Kurtabera - Manoharpur, West Singhbhum

Kurtabera is a village situated in the Manoharpur subdivision of West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 85 km from Chakardharpur and around 105 km from Pashchimi Singhbhum. Kolpotka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurtabera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurtabera is 377837. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.99 hectares and falls under the 833104 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town.

Kurtabera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jaganathpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Singhbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurtabera

According to the 2011 Census, Kurtabera village had a total population of 383 people, including 191 males and 192 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.08%, with male literacy at 82.61% and female literacy at 59.76%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 298.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population383191192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)583028
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)298148150
Literate Population23113398
Illiterate Population1525894

Nearby Villages of Kurtabera

Kurtabera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiringdiriNorth-East1.61 km
BijatoliEast2.08 km
SadpatkaSouth-East2.22 km
KolpotkaSouth2.26 km
RanaburuNorth2.52 km
Bad-kulagujaWest2.67 km
SankulagujaSouth-West3.02 km
BisiruleNorth-West3.46 km
KumharmundaSouth3.49 km
RengalberaSouth-East3.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurtabera

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kurtabera. The nearest railway station is Jaraikela, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Pashchimi Singhbhum to Kurtabera is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurtabera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kurtabera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kurtabera

Where is Kurtabera located?

Kurtabera village is located in Manoharpur Subdivision, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kurtabera?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurtabera is Kolpotka.

What is the pincode of Kurtabera?

The pincode of Kurtabera is 833104.

What is the population of Kurtabera?

Kurtabera had a total population of 383, including 191 males and 192 females.

How many households are there in Kurtabera?

Kurtabera had 67 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurtabera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurtabera was 71.08%. Male literacy was 82.61% and female literacy was 59.76%.