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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kuraia

As per Census 2011, Kuraia village has a total population of 4,085 people, consisting of 2,180 males and 1,905 females. The village has 667 households and a sex ratio of 873 females per 1,000 males. There are 662 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,214 literate and 1,871 illiterate residents. Additionally, 825 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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