Kukdel - Korchi, Gadchiroli

Kukdel is a village situated in the Korchi tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Korchi and around 130 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Dawandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukdel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukdel is 538820. The village covers a total geographical area of 583 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Kukdel

According to the 2011 Census, Kukdel village had a total population of 511 people, including 249 males and 262 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 1,052 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.61%, with male literacy at 64.65% and female literacy at 56.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 60, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 445.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukdel

Kukdel 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 Kukdel

Kukdel is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dewalgaon, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kukdel is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kukdel is about 130 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukdel

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

Health Facilities in Kukdel

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

FAQs about Kukdel