Kurur - Karakat, Rohtas

Kurur is a village situated in the Karakat subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karakat and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Chiksil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurur is 251310. The village covers a total geographical area of 408 hectares and falls under the 821112 pincode. Bikramganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kurur

As per Census 2011, Kurur village has a total population of 3,159 people, consisting of 1,624 males and 1,535 females. The village has 438 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 474 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,112 literate and 1,047 illiterate residents. Additionally, 548 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurur

Kurur 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 Kurur

Kurur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bikramganj, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 117.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bikramganj to Kurur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Kurur is about 40 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 Kurur

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

Health Facilities in Kurur

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

FAQs about Kurur