Kurujanga - Derabish, Kendrapara

Kurujanga is a village situated in the Derabish tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Derabish and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Kurujanga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurujanga is 396609. The village covers a total geographical area of 161 hectares and falls under the 754208 pincode. Kendrapara is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kurujanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kurujanga village had a total population of 357 people, including 175 males and 182 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,040 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.17%, with male literacy at 95.54% and female literacy at 86.88%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurujanga

Kurujanga 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 Kurujanga

Kurujanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhanmandal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kendrapara to Kurujanga is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kurujanga is about 15 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurujanga

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

Health Facilities in Kurujanga

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

FAQs about Kurujanga