Kurukuru - R.Udayagiri, Gajapati

Kurukuru is a village situated in the R.Udayagiri tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 33 km from Ramagiri and around 62 km from Paralakhemundi. Subalada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurukuru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukuru is 415017. The village covers a total geographical area of 66 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Parlakhemundi is the nearest town, located about 58 km away.

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

Population of Kurukuru

As per Census 2011, Kurukuru village has a total population of 151 people, consisting of 70 males and 81 females. The village has 32 households and a sex ratio of 1,157 females per 1,000 males. There are 33 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 65 literate and 86 illiterate residents. Additionally, 151 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurukuru are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kurukuru

Kurukuru 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 Kurukuru

Kurukuru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sompeta, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 126.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Parlakhemundi to Kurukuru is about 58 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kurukuru is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurukuru

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

Health Facilities in Kurukuru

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

FAQs about Kurukuru