Kurukupa - Kantamal, Boudh

Kurukupa is a village situated in the Kantamal tehsil of Boudh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Kantamal and around 98 km from Baudh. Ambagaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurukupa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukupa is 417811. The village covers a total geographical area of 278 hectares and falls under the 762018 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kurukupa

According to the 2011 Census, Kurukupa village had a total population of 1,176 people, including 590 males and 586 females, living in 288 households. The sex ratio was 993 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 91.47% and female literacy at 73.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 291, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukupa

Kurukupa 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 Kurukupa

Kurukupa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deogan Road, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kurukupa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baudh to Kurukupa is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurukupa

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

Health Facilities in Kurukupa

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

FAQs about Kurukupa