Kuri - Nokha, Rohtas

Kuri is a village situated in the Nokha subdivision of Rohtas district, Bihar. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokha and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Sasaram. Kuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuri is 251569. The village covers a total geographical area of 255 hectares and falls under the 802217 pincode. Nokha is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kuri village had a total population of 2,914 people, including 1,498 males and 1,416 females, living in 479 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.77%, with male literacy at 79.40% and female literacy at 63.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 344, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuri

Kuri 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 Kuri

Kuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baraw More, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nokha to Kuri is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sasaram to Kuri is about 22 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 Kuri

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

Health Facilities in Kuri

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

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