Kuruguda - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kuruguda is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bhainriguda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruguda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruguda is 423705. The village covers a total geographical area of 158 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kuruguda

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruguda village had a total population of 657 people, including 332 males and 325 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.35%, with male literacy at 75.26% and female literacy at 53.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruguda

Kuruguda 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 Kuruguda

Kuruguda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kuruguda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kuruguda is about 29 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 Kuruguda

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

Health Facilities in Kuruguda

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

FAQs about Kuruguda