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

As per Census 2011, Kurela village has a total population of 1,298 people, consisting of 681 males and 617 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 578 literate and 720 illiterate residents. Additionally, 353 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 380 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurela are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,298681617
Child Population (0–6 yrs)222117105
Scheduled Castes (SC)353190163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)380189191
Literate Population578381197
Illiterate Population720300420

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TiktaiNorth1.95 km
GarhaghatSouth-East2.40 km
PaniyarSouth-East2.60 km
BhilguwanSouth2.97 km
SimrahiNorth-East3.16 km
RajapurNorth3.68 km
GhunchooNorth-West3.71 km
PratappuraSouth-West3.85 km
SurajpurNorth-East4.92 km
BilaWest5.15 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kurela

Where is Kurela located?

Kurela village is located in Rajnagar Tehsil, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurela?

Kurela is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kurela?

The pincode of Kurela is 471625.

What is the population of Kurela?

Kurela has a total population of 1,298, including 681 males and 617 females.

How many households are there in Kurela?

There are 298 households in Kurela.

What is the literacy rate in Kurela?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurela is 44.53%. Male literacy is 55.95% and female literacy is 31.93%.