Kurdu - Madha, Solapur

Kurdu is a village situated in the Madha tehsil of Solapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Madha and around 73 km from the district headquarters in Solapur. Kurdu village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurdu is 561923. The village covers a total geographical area of 4067.69 hectares and falls under the 413208 pincode. Kurduvadi is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kurdu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madha Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kurdu

According to the 2011 Census, Kurdu village had a total population of 9,215 people, including 4,814 males and 4,401 females, living in 1,881 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.83%, with male literacy at 85.81% and female literacy at 69.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 989, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurdu

Kurdu 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 Kurdu

Kurdu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurduvadi, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kurduvadi to Kurdu is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Solapur to Kurdu is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurdu

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

Health Facilities in Kurdu

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

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