Kuriawa - Garhpura, Begusarai

Kuriawa is a village situated in the Garhpura subdivision of Begusarai district, Bihar. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Garhpura and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Begusarai. Koriyama serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriawa is 237498. The village covers a total geographical area of 314 hectares and falls under the 848204 pincode. Begusari is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kuriawa

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriawa village had a total population of 5,230 people, including 2,773 males and 2,457 females, living in 1,181 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.95%, with male literacy at 61.63% and female literacy at 38.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 631.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuriawa

Kuriawa 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 Kuriawa

Kuriawa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonma Pranpur(h, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.0 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kuriawa

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

FAQs about Kuriawa