Kurkutia - Bisoi, Mayurbhanj

Kurkutia is a village situated in the Bisoi tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bisoi and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Nuagan serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurkutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkutia is 388113. The village covers a total geographical area of 195 hectares and falls under the 757033 pincode. Rairangpur is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Kurkutia

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkutia village had a total population of 383 people, including 188 males and 195 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.59%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 61.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 152.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkutia

Kurkutia 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 Kurkutia

Kurkutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badampahar, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rairangpur to Kurkutia is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kurkutia is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurkutia

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

Health Facilities in Kurkutia

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

FAQs about Kurkutia