Kurgain - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kurgain is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 21 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Soree serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurgain village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurgain is 254004. The village covers a total geographical area of 75 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kurgain village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kutumba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Aurangabad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurgain

According to the 2011 Census, Kurgain village had a total population of 704 people, including 361 males and 343 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.70%, with male literacy at 77.46% and female literacy at 53.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurgain

Kurgain 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 Kurgain

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kurgain. The nearest railway station is Ankorah Akorha, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kurgain is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kurgain is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurgain

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

Health Facilities in Kurgain

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

FAQs about Kurgain