Kurikota - Kamalapur, Kalaburagi

Kurikota is a village situated in the Kamalapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Gulbarga and around 18 km from Gulbarga. Kurikota village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurikota is 620217. The village covers a total geographical area of 1040.59 hectares and falls under the 585316 pincode. Gulbarga is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kurikota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kalaburagi Rural Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurikota

According to the 2011 Census, Kurikota village had a total population of 2,455 people, including 1,307 males and 1,148 females, living in 455 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.98%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 57.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 636.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurikota

Kurikota 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 Kurikota

Kurikota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulbarga, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gulbarga to Kurikota is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurikota

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

Health Facilities in Kurikota

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

FAQs about Kurikota