Kurihal - Wadagera, Yadgir

Kurihal is a village situated in the Wadagera taluka of Yadgir district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Shahpur and around 40 km from Yadgir. Konkal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurihal is 621191. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.89 hectares and falls under the 585355 pincode. Shahpur is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kurihal

According to the 2011 Census, Kurihal village had a total population of 864 people, including 439 males and 425 females, living in 159 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.23%, with male literacy at 64.75% and female literacy at 41.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 159, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurihal

Kurihal 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 Kurihal

Kurihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lingiri, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shahpur to Kurihal is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yadgir to Kurihal is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurihal

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

Health Facilities in Kurihal

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

FAQs about Kurihal