Kurethu - Jaunpur

Kurethu is a village situated in the Jaunpur tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from Jaunpur, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kurethu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurethu is 202035. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.71 hectares and falls under the 222001 pincode. Jaunpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kurethu

As per Census 2011, Kurethu village has a total population of 1,652 people, consisting of 830 males and 822 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 990 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,012 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 685 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurethu

Kurethu 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 Kurethu

Kurethu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Yadvendranagar, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaunpur to Kurethu is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kurethu is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurethu

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

Health Facilities in Kurethu

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

FAQs about Kurethu