Kurkuri - Paliganj, Patna

Kurkuri is a village situated in the Paliganj subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paliganj and around 53 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Ranipur Kurkuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurkuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkuri is 245754. The village covers a total geographical area of 458.91 hectares and falls under the 801110 pincode. Jehanabad is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kurkuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkuri village had a total population of 4,444 people, including 2,248 males and 2,196 females, living in 701 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.13%, with male literacy at 85.71% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkuri

Kurkuri 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 Kurkuri

Kurkuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Garhani, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jehanabad to Kurkuri is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Kurkuri is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurkuri

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

Health Facilities in Kurkuri

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

FAQs about Kurkuri