Khuruhji - Kunda, Pratapgarh

Khuruhji is a village situated in the Kunda tehsil of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khuruhji and around 87 km from the district headquarters in Pratapgarh. Khuruhuji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khuruhji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khuruhji is 158128. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.83 hectares and falls under the 230141 pincode. Raibareilly is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Khuruhji

According to the 2011 Census, Khuruhji village had a total population of 1,215 people, including 634 males and 581 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.83%, with male literacy at 58.35% and female literacy at 44.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652.

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

Nearby Villages of Khuruhji

Khuruhji 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 Khuruhji

Khuruhji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pariawan Kalakankar Road, while the nearest airport is Allahabad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raibareilly to Khuruhji is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Pratapgarh to Khuruhji is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khuruhji

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

Health Facilities in Khuruhji

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

FAQs about Khuruhji