Kurkura - Kamdara, Gumla

Kurkura is a village situated in the Kamdara subdivision of Gumla district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 89 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kamdara and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Gumla. Kuluburu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurkura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkura is 375798. The village covers a total geographical area of 492 hectares and falls under the 835325 pincode. Khunti is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kurkura

As per Census 2011, Kurkura village has a total population of 1,155 people, consisting of 603 males and 552 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 734 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 7 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 762 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkura

Kurkura 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 Kurkura

Kurkura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurkura, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Gumla to Kurkura is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurkura

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

Health Facilities in Kurkura

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

FAQs about Kurkura