Kurukwade - Sindkhede, Dhule

Kurukwade is a village situated in the Sindkhede tehsil of Dhule district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sindkhede and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Dhule. Kurukwade village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurukwade is 526121. The village covers a total geographical area of 1188.2 hectares and falls under the 425408 pincode. Dondaicha is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kurukwade

According to the 2011 Census, Kurukwade village had a total population of 2,223 people, including 1,123 males and 1,100 females, living in 515 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.62%, with male literacy at 90.15% and female literacy at 75.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurukwade

Kurukwade 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 Kurukwade

Kurukwade is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Vikhran Road, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dondaicha to Kurukwade is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dhule to Kurukwade is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurukwade

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

Health Facilities in Kurukwade

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

FAQs about Kurukwade