Kure - Ghoshi, Jehanabad

Kure is a village situated in the Ghoshi subdivision of Jehanabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ghoshi and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Jehanabad . Kurre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kure village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kure is 260436. The village covers a total geographical area of 548 hectares and falls under the 804406 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kure

According to the 2011 Census, Kure village had a total population of 5,429 people, including 2,769 males and 2,660 females, living in 811 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.38%, with male literacy at 77.49% and female literacy at 56.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 712, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 Population5,4292,7692,660
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,009512497
Scheduled Castes (SC)712367345
Scheduled Tribes (ST)110
Literate Population2,9781,7491,229
Illiterate Population2,4511,0201,431

Nearby Villages of Kure

Kure 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)
Pathak BighaSouth-West1.02 km
SalarpurSouth-West1.64 km
BakhraNorth1.97 km
NarmaEast2.17 km
Shaho BighaNorth-East2.21 km
BauriSouth-East2.26 km
KorraNorth-West2.33 km
DhuriariSouth2.35 km
GamharpurNorth-West2.44 km
FaridpuraNorth2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kure

Kure is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Islampur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Kure is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kure

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kure

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kure

Where is Kure located?

Kure village is located in Ghoshi Subdivision, Jehanabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kure?

The Gram Panchayat of Kure is Kurre.

What is the pincode of Kure?

The pincode of Kure is 804406.

What is the population of Kure?

Kure had a total population of 5,429, including 2,769 males and 2,660 females.

How many households are there in Kure?

Kure had 811 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kure?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kure was 67.38%. Male literacy was 77.49% and female literacy was 56.82%.