Kukda - Lamta, Balaghat

Kukda is a village situated in the Lamta tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 62 km from Balaghat and around 62 km from Balaghat. Kukda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukda is 497656. The village covers a total geographical area of 224.72 hectares and falls under the 481102 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

Kukda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Paraswada Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kukda

According to the 2011 Census, Kukda village had a total population of 971 people, including 486 males and 485 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.43%, with male literacy at 82.22% and female literacy at 66.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 280.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kukda

Kukda is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kukda

Kukda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gudru Halt, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kukda is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukda

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kukda village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kukda

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kukda village are given below:

FAQs about Kukda