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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kuria

As per Census 2011, Kuria village has a total population of 2,572 people, consisting of 1,340 males and 1,232 females. The village has 487 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 523 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,276 literate and 1,296 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5721,3401,232
Child Population (0–6 yrs)523284239
Scheduled Castes (SC)1528369
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 has a total population of 2,572, including 1,340 males and 1,232 females.

How many households are there in Kuria?

There are 487 households in Kuria.

What is the literacy rate in Kuria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuria is 49.61%. Male literacy is 55.67% and female literacy is 43.02%.