Kukri - Ghansaur, Seoni

Kukri is a village situated in the Ghansaur tehsil of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 39 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghansaur and around 149 km from the district headquarters in Seoni. Phulehra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukri is 496248. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.7 hectares and falls under the 480997 pincode. Ghansaur is the nearest town, located about 120 km away.

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

Population of Kukri

As per Census 2011, Kukri village has a total population of 270 people, consisting of 138 males and 132 females. The village has 65 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 132 illiterate residents. Additionally, 243 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukri

Kukri 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 Kukri

Kukri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidhani, while the nearest airport is Jabalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ghansaur to Kukri is about 120 km, with a usual travel time of around ~3.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Seoni to Kukri is about 149 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukri

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

Health Facilities in Kukri

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

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