Kurra - Bhiti, Ambedkar Nagar

Kurra is a village situated in the Bhiti tehsil of Ambedkar Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bhiti and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Ambedkar Nagar. Kichute serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurra is 168536. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.29 hectares and falls under the 224123 pincode. Gosaiganj is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kurra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kurra

According to the 2011 Census, Kurra village had a total population of 838 people, including 427 males and 411 females, living in 132 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 79.03% and female literacy at 57.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurra

Kurra 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 Kurra

Kurra is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kurebhar, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gosaiganj to Kurra is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Ambedkar Nagar to Kurra is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurra

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

Health Facilities in Kurra

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

FAQs about Kurra