Kuha - Jatani, Khordha

Kuha is a village situated in the Jatani tehsil of Khordha district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from Airfield (kapila Prasad) and around 20 km from Khordha . Padhanasani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuha is 407717. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 751002 pincode. Bhubaneswar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kuha

According to the 2011 Census, Kuha village had a total population of 740 people, including 392 males and 348 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 96.26%, with male literacy at 97.53% and female literacy at 94.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuha

Kuha 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 Kuha

Kuha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sarkantra, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhubaneswar to Kuha is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Khordha to Kuha is about 20 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 Kuha

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

Health Facilities in Kuha

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

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