Kurujang - Kakatpur, Puri

Kurujang is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Konark and around 40 km from Puri. Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurujang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurujang is 409343. The village covers a total geographical area of 103 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kurujang

According to the 2011 Census, Kurujang village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 630 males and 602 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 87.06% and female literacy at 75.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,074, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurujang

Kurujang 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 Kurujang

Kurujang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malatipatpur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Kurujang is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kurujang is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurujang

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

Health Facilities in Kurujang

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

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