Kurnur - Akkalkot, Solapur

Kurnur is a village situated in the Akkalkot tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Akkalkot and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kurnur village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurnur is 562865. The village covers a total geographical area of 1740 hectares and falls under the 413226 pincode. Akkalkot is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kurnur

According to the 2011 Census, Kurnur village had a total population of 4,338 people, including 2,181 males and 2,157 females, living in 811 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.79%, with male literacy at 75.31% and female literacy at 60.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 313, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 62.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurnur

Kurnur 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 Kurnur

Public transport in the Kurnur is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tilati, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Akkalkot to Kurnur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kurnur is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurnur

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

Health Facilities in Kurnur

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

FAQs about Kurnur