Kuri - Colonelganj, Gonda

Kuri is a village situated in the Colonelganj tehsil of Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Colonelganj and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Gonda. Kuri village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuri is 174966. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.52 hectares and falls under the 271126 pincode. Gonda is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kuri 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 Colonelganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kaiserganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kuri village had a total population of 1,757 people, including 986 males and 771 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 782 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.28%, with male literacy at 47.81% and female literacy at 28.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuri

Kuri 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 Kuri

Kuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kafurpur, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gonda to Kuri 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 Kuri

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

Health Facilities in Kuri

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

FAQs about Kuri