Kurthar - Lahar, Bhind

Kurthar is a village situated in the Lahar tehsil of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lahar and around 105 km from the district headquarters in Bhind. Kurthar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurthar is 453654. The village covers a total geographical area of 457.67 hectares and falls under the 477449 pincode. Alampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kurthar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Lahar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bhind Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurthar

According to the 2011 Census, Kurthar village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 740 males and 616 females, living in 279 households. The sex ratio was 832 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.62%, with male literacy at 84.23% and female literacy at 54.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurthar

Kurthar 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 Kurthar

Kurthar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Erich Road, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alampur to Kurthar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhind to Kurthar 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 Kurthar

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

Health Facilities in Kurthar

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

FAQs about Kurthar