Kura - Sanchore, Jalore

Kura is a village situated in the Sanchore tehsil of Jalore district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 18 km from Sanchore and around 140 km from Jalor. Kuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kura is 089756. The village covers a total geographical area of 1189.99 hectares and falls under the 343040 pincode. Sanchore is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kura

According to the 2011 Census, Kura village had a total population of 2,286 people, including 1,207 males and 1,079 females, living in 354 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.91%, with male literacy at 64.91% and female literacy at 31.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Kura

Kura 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 Kura

Kura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dugdol, while the nearest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 161.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sanchore to Kura is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalor to Kura is about 140 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kura

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

Health Facilities in Kura

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

FAQs about Kura