Kuari - Kursakatta, Araria

Kuari is a village situated in the Kursakatta subdivision of Araria district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kursakatta and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Araria. Kuari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuari is 221923. The village covers a total geographical area of 264 hectares and falls under the 854332 pincode. Forbesganj is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kuari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kuari

As per Census 2011, Kuari village has a total population of 5,235 people, consisting of 2,757 males and 2,478 females. The village has 1,012 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 879 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,877 literate and 2,358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 721 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,2352,7572,478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)879441438
Scheduled Castes (SC)721375346
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population2,8771,7301,147
Illiterate Population2,3581,0271,331

Nearby Villages of Kuari

Kuari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KatpaharSouth-West1.10 km
BhishunpurEast1.17 km
Bhimpur KharSouth-East1.79 km
BhaloaWest1.81 km
Asura Kalan KholaNorth-East1.95 km
SisabariSouth2.11 km
Soksanand Bhag KhutpurSouth-West2.29 km
Darha PipraSouth-East2.90 km
HaripurSouth-West3.02 km
BanmaliSouth3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuari

Kuari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jogbani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Forbesganj to Kuari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Araria to Kuari 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 Kuari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kuari

Where is Kuari located?

Kuari village is located in Kursakatta Subdivision, Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuari?

Kuari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kuari?

The pincode of Kuari is 854332.

What is the population of Kuari?

Kuari has a total population of 5,235, including 2,757 males and 2,478 females.

How many households are there in Kuari?

There are 1,012 households in Kuari.

What is the literacy rate in Kuari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuari is 54.96%. Male literacy is 62.75% and female literacy is 46.29%.