Kuruda - Bahanaga, Balasore

Kuruda is a village situated in the Bahanaga tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Soro and around 45 km from Baleshwar. Kuruda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruda is 394018. The village covers a total geographical area of 592 hectares and falls under the 756045 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kuruda

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruda village had a total population of 3,384 people, including 1,717 males and 1,667 females, living in 824 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.12%, with male literacy at 94.34% and female literacy at 81.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 277.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruda

Kuruda 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 Kuruda

Kuruda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahanaga Bazar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 118.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kuruda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kuruda 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 Kuruda

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

Health Facilities in Kuruda

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

FAQs about Kuruda