Kucheijore - Narala, Kalahandi

Kucheijore is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Bad-dharpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kucheijore village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kucheijore is 422877. The village covers a total geographical area of 119 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Bhawanipatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kucheijore

As per Census 2011, Kucheijore village has a total population of 301 people, consisting of 152 males and 149 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 171 literate and 130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population301152149
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522923
Scheduled Castes (SC)734
Scheduled Tribes (ST)864343
Literate Population17110467
Illiterate Population1304882

Nearby Villages of Kucheijore

Kucheijore 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhurkutiWest1.14 km
TentulipadarSouth-West1.60 km
GopalpurNorth1.86 km
BadadharpurNorth-West1.99 km
NagajhariSouth-West2.54 km
TikiraparaWest2.70 km
Sanadhar PurNorth-West2.98 km
TekartolaNorth-West3.08 km
MadibandhaEast3.20 km
PatavalerNorth-East3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kucheijore

Kucheijore is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is G. Ramchandrapur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kucheijore is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kucheijore

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kucheijore

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kucheijore

Where is Kucheijore located?

Kucheijore village is located in Narala Tehsil, Kalahandi district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kucheijore?

The Gram Panchayat of Kucheijore is Bad-dharpur.

What is the pincode of Kucheijore?

The pincode of Kucheijore is 766100.

What is the population of Kucheijore?

Kucheijore has a total population of 301, including 152 males and 149 females.

How many households are there in Kucheijore?

There are 86 households in Kucheijore.

What is the literacy rate in Kucheijore?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kucheijore is 56.81%. Male literacy is 68.42% and female literacy is 44.97%.