Kurri

Kurri is a village located in Bhanupratappur tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district in Chhattisgarh, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Bhanupratappur (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Kanker. As per 2009 stats, Kuri is the gram panchayat of Kurri village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurri unique in its vibrant Bhanupratappur-Uttar Bastar Kanker region. You’ll see Kurri’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kurri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurri is 447609. The village spans a total geographical area of 845.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 494670. Bhanupratappur is nearest town to Kurri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurri village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhanupratappur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kanker Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurri

Population of Kurri

According to the 2011 Census, Kurri has a total population of about 1,074, with approximately 523 males and 551 females. The sex ratio is around 1053 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 133 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 81 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 911. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.47%, with male literacy at about 64.44% and female literacy near 45.01%. There are around 238 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurri

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurri. As per the 2011 stats, Kurri had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kurri

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurri helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurri.

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