Kurgaon - Tilhar, Shahjahanpur

Kurgaon is a village situated in the Tilhar tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tilhar and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Shahjahanpur. Kurgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurgaon is 133376. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.67 hectares and falls under the 242305 pincode.

Kurgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Katra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Shahjahanpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kurgaon village had a total population of 1,299 people, including 718 males and 581 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 809 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 27.10%, with male literacy at 29.62% and female literacy at 23.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 323.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurgaon

Kurgaon 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 Kurgaon

Kurgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Zindpura, while the nearest airport is Pantnagar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Shahjahanpur to Kurgaon is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kurgaon

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

FAQs about Kurgaon