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

As per Census 2011, Kurda village has a total population of 931 people, consisting of 462 males and 469 females. The village has 256 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 126 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 479 literate and 452 illiterate residents. Additionally, 159 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 462 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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