Kurud - Desaiganj (Vadasa), Gadchiroli

Kurud is a village situated in the Desaiganj (Vadasa) tehsil of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Desaiganj (vadasa) and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Gadchiroli. Kurud village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurud is 538493. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.37 hectares and falls under the 441209 pincode. Desaiganj is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kurud

As per Census 2011, Kurud village has a total population of 5,910 people, consisting of 2,905 males and 3,005 females. The village has 1,486 households and a sex ratio of 1,034 females per 1,000 males. There are 609 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,093 literate and 1,817 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,134 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurud

Kurud 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 Kurud

Kurud is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Wadsa, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Desaiganj to Kurud is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadchiroli to Kurud is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurud

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

Health Facilities in Kurud

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

FAQs about Kurud