Kurhe - Muktainagar (Edlabad), Jalgaon

Kurhe is a village situated in the Muktainagar (Edlabad) tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 70 km from Muktainagar and around 90 km from Jalgaon. Kurha serves as the Village Panchayat for Kurhe village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurhe is 527017. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.56 hectares and falls under the 425327 pincode. Bhusaval is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.

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

Population of Kurhe

According to the 2011 Census, Kurhe village had a total population of 7,849 people, including 4,042 males and 3,807 females, living in 1,825 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.30%, with male literacy at 87.58% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,608, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 346.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurhe

Kurhe 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 Kurhe

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kurhe. The nearest railway station is Wadoda, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhusaval to Kurhe is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kurhe is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurhe

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

Health Facilities in Kurhe

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

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