Kuruma - Kakatpur, Puri

Kuruma is a village situated in the Kakatpur tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from Konark and around 50 km from Puri. Kurujanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruma is 409337. The village covers a total geographical area of 72 hectares and falls under the 752111 pincode. Konark is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kuruma 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 Kuruma

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruma village had a total population of 465 people, including 226 males and 239 females, living in 110 households. The sex ratio was 1,058 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.58%, with male literacy at 93.47% and female literacy at 70.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuruma

Kuruma 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 Kuruma

Kuruma 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 37.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Konark to Kuruma is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kuruma is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuruma

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

Health Facilities in Kuruma

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

FAQs about Kuruma