Kurela - Rajnagar, Chhatarpur

Kurela is a village situated in the Rajnagar tehsil of Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajnagar and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chhatarpur. Kurela village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurela is 457967. The village covers a total geographical area of 672.48 hectares and falls under the 471625 pincode. Rajnagar is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kurela

According to the 2011 Census, Kurela village had a total population of 1,298 people, including 681 males and 617 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 906 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.72%, with male literacy at 67.55% and female literacy at 38.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 380.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurela

Kurela 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 Kurela

Kurela is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Singhpur Dumra, while the nearest airport is Khajuraho Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajnagar to Kurela is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chhatarpur to Kurela is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurela

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

Health Facilities in Kurela

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

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