Kurna

Kurna is a village located in Anandpur subdivision of Pashchimi Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 4km away from sub-district headquarter Anandpur (tehsildar office) and 102km away from district headquarter Chaibasa. As per 2009 stats, Anandpur is the gram panchayat of Kurna village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurna unique in its vibrant Anandpur-Pashchimi Singhbhum region. You’ll see Kurna’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 Kurna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurna is 377702. The village spans a total geographical area of 585 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 833104. Raurkela is nearest town to Kurna village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kurna 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 Manoharpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurna

Population of Kurna

According to the 2011 Census, Kurna has a total population of about 871, with approximately 423 males and 448 females. The sex ratio is around 1059 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 146 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 648. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.42%, with male literacy at about 65.48% and female literacy near 43.97%. There are around 150 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurna

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

Nearby Villages of Kurna

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurna