Kurukuja

Kurukuja is a village located in Baudh Sadar tehsil of Baudh district in Odisha, India. It is situated 27km away from sub-district headquarter Baudh Sadar (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Baudh. As per 2009 stats, Ambajhari is the gram panchayat of Kurukuja village.

Kurukuja has its own place in the vibrant Baudh region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kurukuja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurukuja is 418544. The village spans a total geographical area of 283 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 762015. Baudhgarh is nearest town to Kurukuja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 35km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurukuja village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Boudh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kandhamal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kurukuja

Below is a concise population overview of Kurukuja as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kurukuja village:

• The total population of Kurukuja village is around 191, including approximately 95 males and 96 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 40 children aged 0–6 years in Kurukuja village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Kurukuja village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 137 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
• The literacy rate of Kurukuja village is about 37.17%, with male literacy at 45.26% and female literacy at 29.17%.
• There are around 47 households in Kurukuja village.

Connectivity of Kurukuja

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurukuja. As per the 2011 stats, Kurukuja had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kurukuja

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurukuja helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurukuja.

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