Kururu - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar
Kururu is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Bangarpet and around 44 km from Kolar. Gatta Madamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kururu village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kururu is 622827. The village covers a total geographical area of 206.17 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Kururu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kolar gold field Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kururu
As per Census 2011, Kururu village has a total population of 492 people, consisting of 249 males and 243 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 225 illiterate residents. Additionally, 120 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kururu are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 492 | 249 | 243 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 65 | 39 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 120 | 59 | 61 |
| Literate Population | 267 | 154 | 113 |
| Illiterate Population | 225 | 95 | 130 |
Nearby Villages of Kururu
Kururu 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chokkarabande | South-East | 1.46 km |
| Ballagere | North-West | 1.63 km |
| Allikallu | North-East | 1.91 km |
| Sathu | South-East | 2.26 km |
| Kempapura | South-West | 2.50 km |
| Konerukuppam | East | 2.57 km |
| Poojarahalli | North | 2.63 km |
| Ghattamadamangala | West | 2.84 km |
| Pedduru | North-East | 3.26 km |
| Banagere | North | 3.52 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kururu
Kururu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Kururu is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kururu is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kururu
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kururu village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kururu
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kururu village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Kururu
Where is Kururu located?
Kururu village is located in Kolar Gold Field Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kururu?
The Gram Panchayat of Kururu is Gatta Madamangala.
What is the pincode of Kururu?
The pincode of Kururu is 563117.
What is the population of Kururu?
Kururu has a total population of 492, including 249 males and 243 females.
How many households are there in Kururu?
There are 96 households in Kururu.
What is the literacy rate in Kururu?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kururu is 54.27%. Male literacy is 61.85% and female literacy is 46.50%.