Kukara - Narayanganj, Mandla

Kukara is a village situated in the Narayanganj tehsil of Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narayanganj and around 77 km from the district headquarters in Mandla. Barwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukara is 492679. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.04 hectares and falls under the 481666 pincode. Jabalpur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Kukara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kukara

According to the 2011 Census, Kukara village had a total population of 393 people, including 194 males and 199 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 1,026 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.35%, with male literacy at 75.16% and female literacy at 47.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukara

Kukara 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 Kukara

Kukara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Charghat Pipari, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jabalpur to Kukara is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mandla to Kukara is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukara

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

Health Facilities in Kukara

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

FAQs about Kukara