Kurli - Pottangi, Koraput

Kurli is a village situated in the Pottangi tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 37 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pottangi and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Ampavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurli is 430092. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 764039 pincode. Jeypur is the nearest town, located about 68 km away.

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

Population of Kurli

As per Census 2011, Kurli village has a total population of 687 people, consisting of 332 males and 355 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 114 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 351 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 108 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 484 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurli

Kurli 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 Kurli

Public transport in the Kurli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shimiliaguda, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jeypur to Kurli is about 68 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kurli is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurli

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

Health Facilities in Kurli

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

FAQs about Kurli