Kurai - Wani, Yavatmal

Kurai is a village situated in the Wani tehsil of Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wani and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Yavatmal. Kurai village is a designated Village Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurai is 544074. The village covers a total geographical area of 694.77 hectares and falls under the 445304 pincode. Wani is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kurai

According to the 2011 Census, Kurai village had a total population of 1,567 people, including 778 males and 789 females, living in 379 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.52%, with male literacy at 93.28% and female literacy at 81.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 42, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 263.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurai

Kurai 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 Kurai

Kurai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lingti, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wani to Kurai is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Yavatmal to Kurai is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurai

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

Health Facilities in Kurai

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

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