Kukurkhai - Deogaon, Balangir

Kukurkhai is a village situated in the Deogaon tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Tushura and around 24 km from Balangir. Mahalei serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukurkhai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukurkhai is 420397. The village covers a total geographical area of 211 hectares and falls under the 767030 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kukurkhai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolangir Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kukurkhai

As per Census 2011, Kukurkhai village has a total population of 521 people, consisting of 264 males and 257 females. The village has 126 households and a sex ratio of 973 females per 1,000 males. There are 68 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 244 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 171 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 45 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukurkhai

Kukurkhai 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 Kukurkhai

Kukurkhai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kukurkhai is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kukurkhai is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukurkhai

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

Health Facilities in Kukurkhai

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

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