Kurhwa Village - Bansi, Siddharthnagar

Kurhwa is a village situated in the Bansi tehsil of Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bansi and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Siddharthnagar. Mudahara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurhwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurhwa is 177504. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.6 hectares and falls under the 272151 pincode. Siddharthnagar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kurhwa

As per Census 2011, Kurhwa village has a total population of 330 people, consisting of 187 males and 143 females. The village has 48 households and a sex ratio of 764 females per 1,000 males. There are 44 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 330 187 143
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 44 26 18
Scheduled Castes (SC) 87 51 36
Literate Population 212 140 72
Illiterate Population 118 47 71

Nearby Villages of Kurhwa

Kurhwa 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PratapurNorth-West0.81 km
MasaichaSouth-West0.87 km
Barnia KhurdSouth1.01 km
BaskhoriaNorth-East1.21 km
MudaharaWest1.46 km
MahokhawaSouth-East1.49 km
MasaichiSouth1.49 km
PuranjotEast1.85 km
ImiliaNorth1.88 km
TursiaNorth1.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurhwa

Kurhwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Govindnagar, while the nearest airport is Gorakhpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kurhwa is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Siddharthnagar to Kurhwa is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurhwa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kurhwa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kurhwa

Where is Kurhwa located?

Kurhwa village is located in Bansi Tehsil, Siddharthnagar district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurhwa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurhwa is Mudahara.

What is the pincode of Kurhwa?

The pincode of Kurhwa is 272151.

What is the population of Kurhwa?

Kurhwa has a total population of 330, including 187 males and 143 females.

How many households are there in Kurhwa?

There are 48 households in Kurhwa.

What is the literacy rate in Kurhwa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurhwa is 64.24%. Male literacy is 74.87% and female literacy is 50.35%.