Kurwan - Goh, Aurangabad

Kurwan is a village situated in the Goh subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Goh and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Chapuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurwan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurwan is 252848. The village covers a total geographical area of 326 hectares and falls under the 824203 pincode. Daud Nagar is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kurwan

According to the 2011 Census, Kurwan village had a total population of 2,003 people, including 1,041 males and 962 females, living in 332 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.77%, with male literacy at 74.48% and female literacy at 54.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 658.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,0031,041962
Child Population (0–6 yrs)385218167
Scheduled Castes (SC)658345313
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,048613435
Illiterate Population955428527

Nearby Villages of Kurwan

Kurwan 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)
Khaira MohanNorth1.52 km
JujharpurEast1.65 km
ChapukSouth1.75 km
SagarpurNorth-East1.80 km
BelarhiaWest2.03 km
SujanNorth-East2.33 km
BarpaNorth-West2.55 km
PaliEast2.64 km
BamahiNorth2.65 km
NiyamatpurNorth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurwan

Kurwan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deo Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Daud Nagar to Kurwan is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kurwan is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurwan

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kurwan

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kurwan

Where is Kurwan located?

Kurwan village is located in Goh Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurwan?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurwan is Chapuk.

What is the pincode of Kurwan?

The pincode of Kurwan is 824203.

What is the population of Kurwan?

Kurwan had a total population of 2,003, including 1,041 males and 962 females.

How many households are there in Kurwan?

Kurwan had 332 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurwan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurwan was 64.77%. Male literacy was 74.48% and female literacy was 54.72%.