Kurkuri - Phulwari, Patna

Kurkuri is a village situated in the Phulwari subdivision of Patna district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulwari and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Patna. Kurkuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkuri is 245338. The village covers a total geographical area of 303 hectares and falls under the 801505 pincode. Phuwari is the nearest town, located about 4 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 4,312 people, including 2,242 males and 2,070 females, living in 826 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 74.85% and female literacy at 60.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Danapur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phuwari to Kurkuri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Patna to Kurkuri is about 14 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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