Kursi - Sidhauli, Sitapur

Kursi is a village situated in the Sidhauli tehsil of Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidhauli and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Sitapur. Kursi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kursi is 138846. The village covers a total geographical area of 639.41 hectares and falls under the 261303 pincode. Sidhauli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kursi

As per Census 2011, Kursi village has a total population of 4,019 people, consisting of 2,142 males and 1,877 females. The village has 708 households and a sex ratio of 876 females per 1,000 males. There are 661 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,994 literate and 2,025 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,512 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,0192,1421,877
Child Population (0–6 yrs)661354307
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,512788724
Literate Population1,9941,251743
Illiterate Population2,0258911,134

Nearby Villages of Kursi

Kursi 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AllipurNorth1.34 km
HindauraSouth-East1.91 km
Ismail GanjWest2.06 km
KaudiyaSouth-West2.11 km
BhikhpurSouth-East2.16 km
TerwaSouth2.62 km
Garhi KherwaNorth2.69 km
KothawanNorth-West2.95 km
ChandpurEast3.25 km
MohiuddinpurSouth-East3.57 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kursi

Kursi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manwa, while the nearest airport is Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sidhauli to Kursi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sitapur to Kursi is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kursi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kursi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kursi

Where is Kursi located?

Kursi village is located in Sidhauli Tehsil, Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kursi?

Kursi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kursi?

The pincode of Kursi is 261303.

What is the population of Kursi?

Kursi has a total population of 4,019, including 2,142 males and 1,877 females.

How many households are there in Kursi?

There are 708 households in Kursi.

What is the literacy rate in Kursi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kursi is 49.61%. Male literacy is 58.40% and female literacy is 39.58%.