Kurankhed - Chandurbazar, Amravati

Kurankhed is a village situated in the Chandurbazar tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chandurbazar and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Kurankhed village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurankhed is 532074. The village covers a total geographical area of 614 hectares and falls under the 444720 pincode. Chandurbazar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kurankhed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kurankhed

According to the 2011 Census, Kurankhed village had a total population of 739 people, including 387 males and 352 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 910 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.33%, with male literacy at 85.84% and female literacy at 74.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 167.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurankhed

Kurankhed 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 Kurankhed

Kurankhed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kolvihir, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chandurbazar to Kurankhed is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kurankhed is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurankhed

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

Health Facilities in Kurankhed

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

FAQs about Kurankhed