Kurai - Chandpur, Bijnor
Kurai is a village situated in the Chandpur tehsil of Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Haldour and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Bijnor. Akhlaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurai village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurai is 114242. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.81 hectares and falls under the 246729 pincode.
Kurai village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chandpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bijnor Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Kurai
Kurai 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Akhlaspur | North-East | 0.81 km |
| Dheli Gujar | North | 1.11 km |
| Dhela Gujar | North-West | 1.17 km |
| Sisauna | South | 1.17 km |
| Gangu Nagla | West | 1.54 km |
| Mohanpur | East | 1.80 km |
| Jalalpur Hasna | North | 2.02 km |
| Sallahpur | North-East | 2.09 km |
| Pratap Pur Urf Khaipur | North-West | 2.28 km |
| Chakumripir | South-West | 2.32 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Kurai
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kurai. The nearest railway station is Sisauna, while the nearest airport is Dehradun Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.8 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Bijnor to Kurai is about 28 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 Kurai
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kurai village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Kurai
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kurai village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Kurai
Where is Kurai located?
Kurai village is located in Chandpur Tehsil, Bijnor district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kurai?
The Gram Panchayat of Kurai is Akhlaspur.
What is the pincode of Kurai?
The pincode of Kurai is 246729.