Kurha

Block / Tehsil Machhlishahr
District Jaunpur

About Kurha

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kurha village is 201486. Kurha village is located in Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Machhlishahr (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Jaunpur. As per 2009 stats, Kudha is the gram panchayat of Kurha village.

The total geographical area of village is 310.23 hectares. Kurha has a total population of 1,936 peoples, out of which male population is 870 while female population is 1,066. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1225 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kurha village is 57.90% out of which 70.69% males and 47.47% females are literate. There are about 295 houses in kurha village.

When it comes to administration, Kurha village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kurha village comes under Mariyahu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Machhlishahr Lok Sabha constituency. Machhlishahr is nearest town to kurha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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Population of Kurha

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,936 870 1,066
Literate Population 1,121 615 506
Illiterate Population 815 255 560

Connectivity of Kurha

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kurha

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurha

Where is Kurha located?

Kurha village is situated in Machhlishahr Tehsil, within the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurha is Kudha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the population of Kurha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kurha is 1,936, with 870 males and 1,066 females.

How many households are there in Kurha as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kurha village has a total of 295 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kurha as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kurha is 57.90%. The male literacy rate is 70.69%, while the female literacy rate is 47.47%.