Kursud - Titlagarh, Balangir

Kursud is a village situated in the Titlagarh tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Sindhekela and around 105 km from Balangir. Kursud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kursud is 421446. The village covers a total geographical area of 499 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Titlagarh is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kursud

As per Census 2011, Kursud village has a total population of 2,746 people, consisting of 1,315 males and 1,431 females. The village has 711 households and a sex ratio of 1,088 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,318 literate and 1,428 illiterate residents. Additionally, 573 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 567 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kursud

Kursud 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 Kursud

Kursud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rahenbata, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Titlagarh to Kursud is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kursud is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kursud

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

Health Facilities in Kursud

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

FAQs about Kursud