Kurhwa - 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kurhwa village had a total population of 330 people, including 187 males and 143 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 765 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.13%, with male literacy at 86.96% and female literacy at 57.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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