Kukurha - Narkatiaganj, Pashchim Champaran

Kukurha is a village situated in the Narkatiaganj subdivision of Pashchim Champaran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Narkatiaganj and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Bettiah. Kukura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukurha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukurha is 216605. The village covers a total geographical area of 503.8 hectares and falls under the 845455 pincode. Narkatiyaganj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kukurha

According to the 2011 Census, Kukurha village had a total population of 5,233 people, including 2,721 males and 2,512 females, living in 959 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 46.77%, with male literacy at 60.08% and female literacy at 32.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,082, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukurha

Kukurha 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 Kukurha

Kukurha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amolwa, while the nearest airport is Raxaul Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narkatiyaganj to Kukurha is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bettiah to Kukurha is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukurha

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

Health Facilities in Kukurha

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

FAQs about Kukurha