Kuhuriguma - Jayapatna, Kalahandi

Kuhuriguma is a village situated in the Jayapatna tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 71 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jayapatna and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuhuriguma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuhuriguma is 424215. The village covers a total geographical area of 114 hectares and falls under the 766018 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Kuhuriguma

According to the 2011 Census, Kuhuriguma village had a total population of 567 people, including 273 males and 294 females, living in 161 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.10%, with male literacy at 65.09% and female literacy at 33.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuhuriguma

Kuhuriguma 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 Kuhuriguma

Kuhuriguma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tikiri, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kuhuriguma is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kuhuriguma is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuhuriguma

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

Health Facilities in Kuhuriguma

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

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