Kukurpeta - Chhendipada, Angul

Kukurpeta is a village situated in the Chhendipada tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Chhendipada and around 36 km from Anugul . Kukurupeta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukurpeta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukurpeta is 404500. The village covers a total geographical area of 544 hectares and falls under the 759124 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kukurpeta

As per Census 2011, Kukurpeta village has a total population of 2,213 people, consisting of 1,135 males and 1,078 females. The village has 538 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,379 literate and 834 illiterate residents. Additionally, 372 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 69 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukurpeta

Kukurpeta 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 Kukurpeta

Public transport in the Kukurpeta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jarapada, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kukurpeta is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kukurpeta is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukurpeta

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

Health Facilities in Kukurpeta

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

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