Kurda - Lahunipara, Sundargarh

Kurda is a village situated in the Lahunipara tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahunipara and around 180 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kurda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurda is 384906. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 770044 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Kurda

According to the 2011 Census, Kurda village had a total population of 931 people, including 462 males and 469 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.50%, with male literacy at 69.25% and female literacy at 50.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 462.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurda

Kurda 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 Kurda

Kurda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kurda is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kurda is about 180 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurda

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

Health Facilities in Kurda

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

FAQs about Kurda