Kurma

Kurma is a village located in Gobindpur subdivision of Saraikela Kharsawan district in Jharkhand, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Gobindpur (rajnagar) (tehsildar office) and 14km away from district headquarter Seraikela-kharsawan. As per 2009 stats, Kurma village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kurma unique in its vibrant Gobindpur-Saraikela Kharsawan region. You’ll see Kurma’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 Kurma

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurma is 379570. The village spans a total geographical area of 167 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 831002. Gobindpur is nearest town to Kurma village for all major economic activities.

When it comes to local governance, Kurma 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 Saraikella 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 Kurma

Population of Kurma

According to the 2011 Census, Kurma has a total population of about 609, with approximately 292 males and 317 females. The sex ratio is around 1085 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 87 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 603. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.50%, with male literacy at about 67.81% and female literacy near 44.16%. There are around 99 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurma's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurma

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

Nearby Villages of Kurma

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

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