Kuraya - Nighasan, Kheri

Kuraya is a village situated in the Nighasan tehsil of Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 37 km from Kheri. Kuraya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuraya is 135307. The village covers a total geographical area of 145.62 hectares and falls under the 262802 pincode. Kheri is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kuraya

As per Census 2011, Kuraya village has a total population of 1,533 people, consisting of 800 males and 733 females. The village has 288 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 222 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 578 illiterate residents. Additionally, 689 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuraya

Kuraya 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 Kuraya

Kuraya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gola Gokaranath, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kheri to Kuraya is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kheri to Kuraya is about 37 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 Kuraya

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

Health Facilities in Kuraya

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

FAQs about Kuraya