Kukra - Barwani

Kukra is a village situated in the Barwani tehsil of Barwani district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from Barwani, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhilkheda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukra is 478001. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.48 hectares and falls under the 451551 pincode. Barwani is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kukra

As per Census 2011, Kukra village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 280 males and 233 females. The village has 118 households and a sex ratio of 832 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 306 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kukra are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kukra

Kukra 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 Kukra

Kukra 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 Ranala, while the nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barwani to Kukra is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukra

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

Health Facilities in Kukra

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

FAQs about Kukra