Kurul - Puintala, Balangir

Kurul is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Balangir and around 10 km from Balangir. Kurul village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurul is 420231. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kurul

According to the 2011 Census, Kurul village had a total population of 1,888 people, including 953 males and 935 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.70%, with male literacy at 83.95% and female literacy at 63.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurul

Kurul 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 Kurul

Kurul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balangir, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kurul is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kurul is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurul

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

Health Facilities in Kurul

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

FAQs about Kurul