Kurunta - Khaira, Balasore

Kurunta is a village situated in the Khaira tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Khaira and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Kurunta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurunta is 393575. The village covers a total geographical area of 284 hectares and falls under the 756047 pincode. Soro is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kurunta

According to the 2011 Census, Kurunta village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 631 males and 601 females, living in 278 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.37%, with male literacy at 94.18% and female literacy at 75.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 220, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 73.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurunta

Kurunta 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 Kurunta

Kurunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 106.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Soro to Kurunta is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kurunta is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurunta

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

Health Facilities in Kurunta

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

FAQs about Kurunta