Kurud

Kurud is a village located in Desaiganj tehsil of Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 6km away from sub-district headquarter Desaiganj (vadasa) (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Gadchiroli. As per 2009 stats, Kurud village is also a gram panchayat.

Kurud has its own place in the vibrant Gadchiroli region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kurud

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurud is 538493. The village spans a total geographical area of 872.37 hectares. Desaiganj is nearest town to Kurud village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

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Population of Kurud

Below is a concise population overview of Kurud as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,910 2,905 3,005
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 609 294 315
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,134 562 572
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 140 70 70
Literate Population 4,093 2,200 1,893
Illiterate Population 1,817 705 1,112

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kurud village:

  • The total population of Kurud village is around 5,910, including approximately 2,905 males and 3,005 females, with a sex ratio of 1034 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 609 children aged 0–6 years in Kurud village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kurud village has 1,134 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 140 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kurud village is about 69.26%, with male literacy at 75.73% and female literacy at 63.00%.
  • There are around 1,486 households in Kurud village.

Connectivity of Kurud

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurud. As per the 2011 stats, Kurud had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kurud

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurud helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurud.

Pimpalgaon Potgaon Vithalgaon Kokadi Wadegaon Kondhala Shivrajpur Chak Fari Usegaon Arattondi Kinhala

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurud

Where is Kurud located?
Kurud village is situated in Desaiganj Tehsil, within the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kurud?
Kurud serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kurud as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kurud is 5,910, with 2,905 males and 3,005 females.
How many households are there in Kurud as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kurud village has a total of 1,486 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kurud as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kurud is 69.26%. The male literacy rate is 75.73%, while the female literacy rate is 63.00%.