Kukurahad - Kantabanji, Balangir

Kukurahad is a village situated in the Kantabanji tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kantabanji and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balangir. Buromal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukurahad village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukurahad is 421208. The village covers a total geographical area of 718 hectares and falls under the 767039 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kukurahad

According to the 2011 Census, Kukurahad village had a total population of 3,188 people, including 1,583 males and 1,605 females, living in 793 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.67%, with male literacy at 67.33% and female literacy at 40.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 970, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,220.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukurahad

Kukurahad 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 Kukurahad

Kukurahad is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kantabanji, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kukurahad is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kukurahad is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukurahad

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

Health Facilities in Kukurahad

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

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