Kurthara - Baroni, Datia

Kurthara is a village situated in the Baroni tehsil of Datia district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Datia and around 16 km from Datia. Kurthara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurthara is 454594. The village covers a total geographical area of 929.28 hectares and falls under the 475686 pincode. Badoni is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kurthara

As per Census 2011, Kurthara village has a total population of 1,873 people, consisting of 992 males and 881 females. The village has 453 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 269 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,275 literate and 598 illiterate residents. Additionally, 786 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,873992881
Child Population (0–6 yrs)269134135
Scheduled Castes (SC)786416370
Literate Population1,275740535
Illiterate Population598252346

Nearby Villages of Kurthara

Kurthara 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)
ChakkabuEast2.23 km
Bilhari KhurdWest2.28 km
KarraSouth-East2.40 km
BhadumraNorth-East2.75 km
KhiriyaNorth-West2.86 km
TorsanaiSouth-West2.93 km
BhairarSouth-East3.77 km
PitsuraEast3.93 km
EraiNorth4.13 km
Rao KalanWest4.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurthara

Kurthara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonagir, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badoni to Kurthara is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Datia to Kurthara is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurthara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kurthara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kurthara

Where is Kurthara located?

Kurthara village is located in Baroni Tehsil, Datia district, Madhya Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurthara?

Kurthara is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kurthara?

The pincode of Kurthara is 475686.

What is the population of Kurthara?

Kurthara has a total population of 1,873, including 992 males and 881 females.

How many households are there in Kurthara?

There are 453 households in Kurthara.

What is the literacy rate in Kurthara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurthara is 68.07%. Male literacy is 74.60% and female literacy is 60.73%.