Kurmel - Narala, Kalahandi

Kurmel is a village situated in the Narala tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narala and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kurmel village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurmel is 422796. The village covers a total geographical area of 328 hectares and falls under the 766100 pincode. Madanpur Rampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kurmel 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 Kurmel

According to the 2011 Census, Kurmel village had a total population of 718 people, including 352 males and 366 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.20%, with male literacy at 72.32% and female literacy at 49.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 338.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurmel

Kurmel 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 Kurmel

Kurmel is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Norla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madanpur Rampur to Kurmel is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kurmel is about 40 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 Kurmel

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

Health Facilities in Kurmel

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

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