Kurtha - Hilsa, Nalanda

Kurtha is a village situated in the Hilsa subdivision of Nalanda district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilsa and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Biharsharif. Arpa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurtha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurtha is 244786. The village covers a total geographical area of 223 hectares and falls under the 801301 pincode. Hilsa is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kurtha

According to the 2011 Census, Kurtha village had a total population of 2,177 people, including 1,155 males and 1,022 females, living in 324 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.92%, with male literacy at 80.16% and female literacy at 53.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 582.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurtha

Kurtha 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 Kurtha

Kurtha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junair Halt, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hilsa to Kurtha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Biharsharif to Kurtha is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurtha

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

Health Facilities in Kurtha

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

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