Kurunda - Vasmath, Hingoli

Kurunda is a village situated in the Vasmath tehsil of Hingoli district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 14 km from Basmath and around 70 km from Hingoli. Kurunda village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurunda is 546345. The village covers a total geographical area of 3006 hectares and falls under the 431512 pincode. Basmath is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kurunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Basmath Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hingoli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kurunda village had a total population of 12,323 people, including 6,308 males and 6,015 females, living in 2,281 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.16%, with male literacy at 87.70% and female literacy at 72.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 356.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurunda

Kurunda 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 Kurunda

Public transport in the Kurunda is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sirli, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basmath to Kurunda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hingoli to Kurunda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurunda

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

Health Facilities in Kurunda

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

FAQs about Kurunda