Kurrah - Bharthana, Etawah

Kurrah is a village situated in the Bharthana tehsil of Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bharthana and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Etawah. Kurrah village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurrah is 147796. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.07 hectares and falls under the 206242 pincode. Etawah is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kurrah village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bharthana Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Etawah Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurrah

According to the 2011 Census, Kurrah village had a total population of 1,354 people, including 722 males and 632 females, living in 204 households. The sex ratio was 875 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.63%, with male literacy at 90.95% and female literacy at 70.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 238.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,354722632
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1678186
Scheduled Castes (SC)238131107
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population969583386
Illiterate Population385139246

Nearby Villages of Kurrah

Kurrah 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)
BerSouth-West1.79 km
SalimpurSouth-East2.01 km
RauraNorth2.28 km
TuraiyaNorth-West2.39 km
SinhuanNorth-East2.78 km
Alampur TuraiyaSouth-West2.96 km
Nagla BhagiEast3.04 km
Umer SendaSouth-East3.05 km
Shekhupur ChandethiSouth-West3.18 km
Jetu Pur KhbajgiSouth3.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurrah

Kurrah is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bharthana, while the nearest airport is Gwalior Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Etawah to Kurrah is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurrah

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kurrah

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kurrah 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 Kurrah

Where is Kurrah located?

Kurrah village is located in Bharthana Tehsil, Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kurrah?

Kurrah is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kurrah?

The pincode of Kurrah is 206242.

What is the population of Kurrah?

Kurrah had a total population of 1,354, including 722 males and 632 females.

How many households are there in Kurrah?

Kurrah had 204 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurrah?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurrah was 81.63%. Male literacy was 90.95% and female literacy was 70.70%.