Kurahun - Atarra, Banda

Kurahun is a village situated in the Atarra tehsil of Banda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Atarra and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Banda. Koorahu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurahun village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurahun is 155280. The village covers a total geographical area of 788.78 hectares and falls under the 210202 pincode. Atarra is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kurahun

As per Census 2011, Kurahun village has a total population of 1,992 people, consisting of 1,081 males and 911 females. The village has 357 households and a sex ratio of 842 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 993 literate and 999 illiterate residents. Additionally, 667 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurahun

Kurahun 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 Kurahun

Kurahun is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bharat Kup, while the nearest airport is Satna Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Atarra to Kurahun is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Banda to Kurahun is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurahun

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

Health Facilities in Kurahun

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

FAQs about Kurahun