Kurai - Karjan, Vadodara

Kurai is a village situated in the Karjan taluka of Vadodara district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karjan and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Vadodara. Kurai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurai is 521132. The village covers a total geographical area of 819.76 hectares and falls under the 391240 pincode. Karjan is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kurai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karjan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bharuch Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurai

According to the 2011 Census, Kurai village had a total population of 1,473 people, including 810 males and 663 females, living in 344 households. The sex ratio was 819 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.90%, with male literacy at 88.72% and female literacy at 75.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 709.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurai

Kurai is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kurai

Kurai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. Kurai has a railway station.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karjan to Kurai is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Vadodara to Kurai is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurai

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

Health Facilities in Kurai

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

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