Kurkel
Kurkel is a village located in Chainpur subdivision of Gumla district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Chainpur (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Gumla. As per 2009 stats, Kating is the gram panchayat of Kurkel village.
Here you can discover what makes Kurkel unique in its vibrant Chainpur-Gumla region. You’ll see Kurkel’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 Kurkel
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurkel is 376136. The village spans a total geographical area of 366.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 835206. Chainpur is nearest town to Kurkel village for all major economic activities.
Google Map of Kurkel
Population of Kurkel
According to the 2011 Census, Kurkel has a total population of about 438, with approximately 223 males and 215 females. The sex ratio is around 964 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 67 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 438. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.19%, with male literacy at about 65.02% and female literacy near 57.21%. There are around 83 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurkel's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 438 | 223 | 215 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 67 | 38 | 29 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 438 | 223 | 215 |
Literate Population | 268 | 145 | 123 |
Illiterate Population | 170 | 78 | 92 |
Connectivity of Kurkel
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurkel. As per the 2011 stats, Kurkel had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kurkel
Knowing the nearby villages of Kurkel helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurkel.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kurkel
- Where is Kurkel located?
- Kurkel village is situated in Chainpur Subdivision, within the Gumla district of Jharkhand, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kurkel?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kurkel is Kating (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Kurkel?
- The pincode of Kurkel is 835206, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kurkel as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kurkel is 438, with 223 males and 215 females.
- How many households are there in Kurkel as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kurkel village has a total of 83 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kurkel as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kurkel is 61.19%. The male literacy rate is 65.02%, while the female literacy rate is 57.21%.