Kurhina - Sirsaganj, Firozabad

Kurhina is a village situated in the Sirsaganj tehsil of Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 32 km from Shikohabad and around 44 km from Firozabad. Kurhina village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurhina is 126057. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.32 hectares and falls under the 283151 pincode. Firozabad is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kurhina

As per Census 2011, Kurhina village has a total population of 2,379 people, consisting of 1,289 males and 1,090 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 845 females per 1,000 males. There are 414 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,234 literate and 1,145 illiterate residents. Additionally, 662 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3791,2891,090
Child Population (0–6 yrs)414203211
Scheduled Castes (SC)662343319
Literate Population1,234769465
Illiterate Population1,145520625

Nearby Villages of Kurhina

Kurhina 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)
NaglahalEast1.12 km
SakatpurNorth-West1.35 km
Kanikpur KhijarpurSouth1.70 km
BhanupuraSouth-West1.71 km
BalpuraSouth-East2.11 km
Himmatpur UjiyariNorth-East2.14 km
TaharpurNorth2.22 km
KarukheraEast2.41 km
SaijaniWest2.64 km
SaifpurSouth2.70 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurhina

Kurhina 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 Takha, while the nearest airport is Agra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Firozabad to Kurhina is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Firozabad to Kurhina is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurhina

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kurhina

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

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

FAQs about Kurhina

Where is Kurhina located?

Kurhina village is located in Sirsaganj Tehsil, Firozabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurhina?

Kurhina is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kurhina?

The pincode of Kurhina is 283151.

What is the population of Kurhina?

Kurhina has a total population of 2,379, including 1,289 males and 1,090 females.

How many households are there in Kurhina?

There are 395 households in Kurhina.

What is the literacy rate in Kurhina?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurhina is 51.87%. Male literacy is 59.66% and female literacy is 42.66%.