Kurkhali - Shirpur, Dhule

Kurkhali is a village situated in the Shirpur tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shirpur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Kurkhali village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurkhali is 526067. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.15 hectares and falls under the 425405 pincode. Shirpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kurkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkhali village had a total population of 1,636 people, including 818 males and 818 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.24%, with male literacy at 79.69% and female literacy at 68.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 942.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkhali

Kurkhali 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 Kurkhali

Kurkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nardana, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shirpur to Kurkhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Kurkhali is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurkhali

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

Health Facilities in Kurkhali

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

FAQs about Kurkhali