Kurni - Machhlishahr, Jaunpur

Kurni is a village situated in the Machhlishahr tehsil of Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Machhlishahr and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Jaunpur. Kurni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurni is 201478. The village covers a total geographical area of 478.9 hectares and falls under the 222143 pincode. Machhlishahr is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kurni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Machhlishahr Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kurni

According to the 2011 Census, Kurni village had a total population of 3,762 people, including 1,752 males and 2,010 females, living in 551 households. The sex ratio was 1,147 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.23%, with male literacy at 87.93% and female literacy at 62.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,010.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurni

Kurni 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 Kurni

Kurni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsathi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Machhlishahr to Kurni is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jaunpur to Kurni is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurni

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

Health Facilities in Kurni

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

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