Kurikana - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Kurikana is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Jenapur and around 63 km from Jajapur . Samparu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurikana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurikana is 401463. The village covers a total geographical area of 148 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kurikana

As per Census 2011, Kurikana village has a total population of 1,041 people, consisting of 526 males and 515 females. The village has 250 households and a sex ratio of 979 females per 1,000 males. There are 110 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 823 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 133 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 44 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurikana

Kurikana 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 Kurikana

Kurikana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Garh Madhopur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kurikana is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kurikana is about 63 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 Kurikana

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

Health Facilities in Kurikana

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

FAQs about Kurikana