Kuruguba - Rayagada, Gajapati

Kuruguba is a village situated in the Rayagada tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rayagada and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. S.karadasingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruguba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruguba is 414797. The village covers a total geographical area of 368 hectares and falls under the 761212 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kuruguba 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 Kuruguba

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruguba village had a total population of 214 people, including 101 males and 113 females, living in 55 households. The sex ratio was 1,119 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.84%, with male literacy at 75.58% and female literacy at 51.55%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 211.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruguba

Kuruguba 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 Kuruguba

Kuruguba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Parlakhemundi, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 132.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kuruguba is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kuruguba is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuruguba

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

Health Facilities in Kuruguba

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

FAQs about Kuruguba