Kurukuti - Boipariguda, Koraput

Kurukuti is a village situated in the Boipariguda tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Boipariguda and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Bodaput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurukuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukuti is 429319. The village covers a total geographical area of 856 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Kurukuti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kurukuti

According to the 2011 Census, Kurukuti village had a total population of 1,201 people, including 584 males and 617 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.56%, with male literacy at 47.36% and female literacy at 20.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 353.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukuti

Kurukuti 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 Kurukuti

Kurukuti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kurukuti is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kurukuti is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurukuti

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

Health Facilities in Kurukuti

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

FAQs about Kurukuti