Kuruki - Naugaon, Jagatsinghapur

Kuruki is a village situated in the Naugaon tehsil of Jagatsinghapur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Naugaon and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Jagatsinghapur . Tiruna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruki is 398178. The village covers a total geographical area of 86 hectares and falls under the 754113 pincode. Jagatsinghapur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kuruki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatsinghpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kuruki

As per Census 2011, Kuruki village has a total population of 494 people, consisting of 236 males and 258 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 379 literate and 115 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruki

Kuruki 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 Kuruki

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kuruki. The nearest railway station is Jhankad Sarala Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kuruki is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jagatsinghapur to Kuruki is about 28 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 Kuruki

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

Health Facilities in Kuruki

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

FAQs about Kuruki