Kurha Village Overview
Kurha is a village in Risod tehsil of Washim district, Maharashtra. It lies about 14 km from Risod tehsil headquarters and around 60 km from Washim district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Kurha village functions as a Gram Panchayat.
The sections below provide essential information about Kurha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurha is 531373. The village covers a geographical area of 881.6 hectares. Risod is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.
Location Map of Kurha
Population & Demographics of Kurha
This section provides population and demographic details of Kurha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,333 | 694 | 639 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 199 | 106 | 93 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 170 | 84 | 86 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 464 | 248 | 216 |
| Literate Population | 828 | 491 | 337 |
| Illiterate Population | 505 | 203 | 302 |
Key population details of Kurha village are given below:
- Kurha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,333, including approximately 694 males and 639 females, with a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 170 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 464 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kurha village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.12%.
- There are around 265 households in Kurha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kurha
Transport facilities help residents of Kurha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kurha
The following villages are located close to Kurha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kurha
- Where is Kurha located?
- Kurha village is located in Risod Tehsil, Washim district, Maharashtra, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kurha?
- Kurha is its own Gram Panchayat (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the population of Kurha?
- Kurha has a total population of 1,333, including 694 males and 639 females.
- How many households are there in Kurha?
- There are 265 households in Kurha.
- What is the literacy rate in Kurha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurha is 62.12%. Male literacy is 70.75% and female literacy is 52.74%.