Kurne - Lanja, Ratnagiri

Kurne is a village situated in the Lanja tehsil of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Lanja and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Ratnagiri. Kurane serves as the Village Panchayat for Kurne village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurne is 565888. The village covers a total geographical area of 717 hectares and falls under the 416712 pincode. Lanja is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kurne village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rajapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ratnagiri - Sindhudurg Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurne

According to the 2011 Census, Kurne village had a total population of 832 people, including 400 males and 432 females, living in 178 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.63%, with male literacy at 96.71% and female literacy at 85.11%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurne

Kurne 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 Kurne

Kurne is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nivasar, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lanja to Kurne is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ratnagiri to Kurne is about 44 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 Kurne

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

Health Facilities in Kurne

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

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