Kursena - Chicholi, Betul

Kursena is a village situated in the Chicholi tehsil of Betul district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chicholi and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Betul. Kursana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kursena village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kursena is 485788. The village covers a total geographical area of 257 hectares and falls under the 460330 pincode. Chicholi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kursena

According to the 2011 Census, Kursena village had a total population of 648 people, including 331 males and 317 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.40%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 43.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 12, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 616.

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

Nearby Villages of Kursena

Kursena 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 Kursena

Kursena is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhaironpur, while the nearest airport is Raja Bhoj International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chicholi to Kursena is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Betul to Kursena is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kursena

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

Health Facilities in Kursena

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

FAQs about Kursena