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

According to the 2011 Census, Kururu village had a total population of 492 people, including 249 males and 243 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.53%, with male literacy at 73.33% and female literacy at 52.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kururu