Kurangi - Pachora, Jalgaon

Kurangi is a village situated in the Pachora tehsil of Jalgaon district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pachora and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Jalgaon. Kurangi village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurangi is 527869. The village covers a total geographical area of 1060 hectares and falls under the 425115 pincode. Pachora is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kurangi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurangi village had a total population of 3,524 people, including 1,796 males and 1,728 females, living in 791 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.22%, with male literacy at 78.78% and female literacy at 59.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 227, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurangi

Kurangi 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 Kurangi

Kurangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maheji, while the nearest airport is Jalgaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pachora to Kurangi is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalgaon to Kurangi is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurangi

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

Health Facilities in Kurangi

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

FAQs about Kurangi