Kurashat - Robertsganj, Sonbhadra

Kurashat is a village situated in the Robertsganj tehsil of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Robertsganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Sonbhadra. Orauli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurashat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurashat is 213572. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.42 hectares and falls under the 231216 pincode. R.ganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kurashat 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 Ghorawal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Robertsganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurashat

According to the 2011 Census, Kurashat village had a total population of 476 people, including 266 males and 210 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 789 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.42%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 48.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurashat

Kurashat 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 Kurashat

Kurashat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khairahi, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R.ganj to Kurashat is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sonbhadra to Kurashat is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurashat

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

Health Facilities in Kurashat

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

FAQs about Kurashat