Kuriya - Nichlaul, Mahrajganj

Kuriya is a village situated in the Nichlaul tehsil of Mahrajganj district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nichlaul and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Mahrajganj. Bajaha Urf Ahirauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuriya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuriya is 183952. The village covers a total geographical area of 73.72 hectares and falls under the 273305 pincode. Mahrajganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kuriya village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kuriya

According to the 2011 Census, Kuriya village had a total population of 487 people, including 264 males and 223 females, living in 76 households. The sex ratio was 845 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.05%, with male literacy at 60.29% and female literacy at 33.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 66.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuriya

Kuriya 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 Kuriya

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kuriya. The nearest railway station is Gurli Ramgarhwa, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahrajganj to Kuriya is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahrajganj to Kuriya is about 36 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 Kuriya

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

Health Facilities in Kuriya

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

FAQs about Kuriya