Kukraha - Padrauna, Kushinagar

Kukraha is a village situated in the Padrauna tehsil of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Padrauna and around 14 km from the district headquarters in Kushinagar. Kukraha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukraha is 188433. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.55 hectares and falls under the 274305 pincode. Padrauna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kukraha

According to the 2011 Census, Kukraha village had a total population of 1,087 people, including 561 males and 526 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.83%, with male literacy at 76.21% and female literacy at 50.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukraha

Kukraha 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 Kukraha

Kukraha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barharagani, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Padrauna to Kukraha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kushinagar to Kukraha is about 14 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 Kukraha

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

Health Facilities in Kukraha

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

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