Kuria - Baruraj (Motipur), Muzaffarpur

Kuria is a village situated in the Baruraj (Motipur) subdivision of Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruraj (motipur) and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Muzaffarpur. Harpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuria is 228200. The village covers a total geographical area of 288 hectares and falls under the 843111 pincode. Motipur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kuria

According to the 2011 Census, Kuria village had a total population of 2,572 people, including 1,340 males and 1,232 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.27%, with male literacy at 70.64% and female literacy at 53.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 152.

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 Population2,5721,3401,232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523284239
Scheduled Castes (SC)1528369
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,276746530
Illiterate Population1,296594702

Nearby Villages of Kuria

Kuria 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)
ParohaEast1.30 km
KathaiaSouth-East1.85 km
DhanautiSouth-West1.87 km
JasauliNorth2.18 km
Gopalpur GopilEast2.18 km
PakriNorth-West2.52 km
Nawalpur GoodhwaraEast2.67 km
Baghaura Urf JalalpurSouth2.79 km
Jagdewan ChhapraSouth-East2.86 km
Sirsia JagdishpurWest3.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuria

Public transport in the Kuria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Motipur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Motipur to Kuria is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Muzaffarpur to Kuria is about 35 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 Kuria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuria

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kuria 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kuria

Where is Kuria located?

Kuria village is located in Baruraj (Motipur) Subdivision, Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kuria?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuria is Harpur.

What is the pincode of Kuria?

The pincode of Kuria is 843111.

What is the population of Kuria?

Kuria had a total population of 2,572, including 1,340 males and 1,232 females.

How many households are there in Kuria?

Kuria had 487 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kuria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuria was 62.27%. Male literacy was 70.64% and female literacy was 53.37%.