Kurun

Block / Subdivision Bhandaria
District Garhwa
State Jharkhand

About Kurun

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kurun village is 347978. Kurun village is located in Bhandaria subdivision of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 95km away from district headquarter Bhandaria. Bhandaria is the sub-district headquarter of Kurun village. As per 2009 stats, Fakiradih is the gram panchayat of Kurun village.

The total geographical area of village is 1360 hectares. Kurun has a total population of 1,348 peoples, out of which male population is 711 while female population is 637. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 895 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kurun village is 34.20% out of which 44.59% males and 22.61% females are literate. There are about 257 houses in kurun village. Pincode of kurun village locality is 822125.

When it comes to administration, Kurun village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kurun village comes under Daltonganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Palamau Lok Sabha constituency. Bhandaria is nearest town to kurun village for all major economic activities.

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Population of Kurun

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,348 711 637
Literate Population 461 317 144
Illiterate Population 887 394 493

Connectivity of Kurun

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kurun

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurun

Where is Kurun located?

Kurun village is situated in Bhandaria Subdivision, within the Garhwa district of Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurun?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurun is Fakiradih (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Kurun?

The pincode of Kurun is 822125, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kurun as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kurun is 1,348, with 711 males and 637 females.

How many households are there in Kurun as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kurun village has a total of 257 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurun as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kurun is 34.20%. The male literacy rate is 44.59%, while the female literacy rate is 22.61%.