Kuria - Remuna, Balasore

Kuria is a village situated in the Remuna tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 11 km from Remuna and around 18 km from Baleshwar. Durgadevi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuria is 392964. The village covers a total geographical area of 159 hectares and falls under the 756089 pincode. Remuna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kuria

According to the 2011 Census, Kuria village had a total population of 1,029 people, including 515 males and 514 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.27%, with male literacy at 71.15% and female literacy at 55.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 363, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuria

Kuria 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 Kuria

Kuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jugpura, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Remuna to Kuria is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kuria is about 18 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuria

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

Health Facilities in Kuria

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

FAQs about Kuria