Kurthua - Utraula, Balrampur

Kurthua is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Kurthua village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurthua is 174107. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.23 hectares and falls under the 271603 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kurthua

As per Census 2011, Kurthua village has a total population of 1,254 people, consisting of 639 males and 615 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 604 literate and 650 illiterate residents. Additionally, 185 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurthua are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kurthua

Kurthua 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 Kurthua

Kurthua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhpat Nagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Kurthua is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Kurthua is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurthua

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

Health Facilities in Kurthua

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

FAQs about Kurthua