Kurunti

Kurunti is a village located in Motunga tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 21km away from sub-district headquarter Motunga (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Kusupanga is the gram panchayat of Kurunti village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurunti unique in its vibrant Motunga-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kurunti’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kurunti

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurunti is 402898. The village spans a total geographical area of 649 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759121. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Kurunti village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurunti 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 Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurunti

Population of Kurunti

According to the 2011 Census, Kurunti has a total population of about 2,910, with approximately 1,737 males and 1,173 females. The sex ratio is around 675 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 312 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 309 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 140. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.14%, with male literacy at about 74.27% and female literacy near 61.55%. There are around 673 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurunti's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurunti

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

Nearby Villages of Kurunti

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

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