Kurthuie - Utraula, Balrampur

Kurthuie is a village situated in the Utraula tehsil of Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Utraula and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Balrampur. Majhowa Kurthua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurthuie village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurthuie is 173964. The village covers a total geographical area of 24.24 hectares and falls under the 271306 pincode. Utraula is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kurthuie 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 Kurthuie

As per Census 2011, Kurthuie village has a total population of 152 people, consisting of 78 males and 74 females. The village has 27 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 78 literate and 74 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1527874
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302010
Literate Population784533
Illiterate Population743341

Nearby Villages of Kurthuie

Kurthuie 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GogatharSouth-West0.73 km
Barahya PakriNorth-West1.16 km
Majhowa KurthuaEast1.32 km
Jogia KaraiyaSouth1.36 km
Rampur MurarSouth-East1.44 km
Majhaua KandWest1.47 km
Mahauwa MadhauNorth1.64 km
BastiSouth1.74 km
BankatwaNorth1.83 km
Januka GoojerEast1.97 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurthuie

Public transport in the Kurthuie is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gainjahwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Utraula to Kurthuie is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balrampur to Kurthuie is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurthuie

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kurthuie

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kurthuie

Where is Kurthuie located?

Kurthuie village is located in Utraula Tehsil, Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurthuie?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurthuie is Majhowa Kurthua.

What is the pincode of Kurthuie?

The pincode of Kurthuie is 271306.

What is the population of Kurthuie?

Kurthuie has a total population of 152, including 78 males and 74 females.

How many households are there in Kurthuie?

There are 27 households in Kurthuie.

What is the literacy rate in Kurthuie?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurthuie is 51.32%. Male literacy is 57.69% and female literacy is 44.59%.