Kuraia - Dighwara, Saran

Kuraia is a village situated in the Dighwara subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dighwara and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Kuraiya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuraia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuraia is 234449. The village covers a total geographical area of 114.55 hectares and falls under the 841221 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kuraia

According to the 2011 Census, Kuraia village had a total population of 4,085 people, including 2,180 males and 1,905 females, living in 667 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.68%, with male literacy at 75.48% and female literacy at 52.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 825.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuraia

Kuraia 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 Kuraia

Kuraia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sitalpur, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kuraia is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kuraia is about 24 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 Kuraia

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

Health Facilities in Kuraia

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

FAQs about Kuraia