Kurman - Hasanpur, Samastipur

Kurman is a village situated in the Hasanpur subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hasanpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Paridah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurman is 237303. The village covers a total geographical area of 153 hectares and falls under the 848205 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kurman

According to the 2011 Census, Kurman village had a total population of 2,552 people, including 1,314 males and 1,238 females, living in 510 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.08%, with male literacy at 52.75% and female literacy at 32.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,5521,3141,238
Child Population (0–6 yrs)530258272
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,212649563
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population871557314
Illiterate Population1,681757924

Nearby Villages of Kurman

Kurman 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaliarNorth-West0.91 km
RahtiNorth-West1.20 km
DhobauliEast1.27 km
GodahSouth1.59 km
BelaunNorth1.81 km
BhatwanNorth-East2.18 km
BhagautNorth2.23 km
AtapurNorth-West2.29 km
MahuliSouth2.51 km
DharampurSouth-West2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurman

Kurman is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanpur Road, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Kurman is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kurman is about 54 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 Kurman

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kurman

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kurman

Where is Kurman located?

Kurman village is located in Hasanpur Subdivision, Samastipur district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurman?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurman is Paridah.

What is the pincode of Kurman?

The pincode of Kurman is 848205.

What is the population of Kurman?

Kurman had a total population of 2,552, including 1,314 males and 1,238 females.

How many households are there in Kurman?

Kurman had 510 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurman?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurman was 43.08%. Male literacy was 52.75% and female literacy was 32.51%.