Kurangsasan - Barang, Cuttack

Kurangsasan is a village situated in the Barang tehsil of Cuttack district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Cuttack Sadar and around 20 km from Cuttack. Kurang Sasan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurangsasan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurangsasan is 400133. The village covers a total geographical area of 346 hectares and falls under the 754002 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kurangsasan

According to the 2011 Census, Kurangsasan village had a total population of 2,401 people, including 1,224 males and 1,177 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.08%, with male literacy at 94.21% and female literacy at 77.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 784, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurangsasan

Kurangsasan 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 Kurangsasan

Kurangsasan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bani Bihar, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Kurangsasan is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cuttack to Kurangsasan is about 20 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 Kurangsasan

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

Health Facilities in Kurangsasan

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

FAQs about Kurangsasan