Kuru - Pindra, Varanasi

Kuru is a village situated in the Pindra tehsil of Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pindra and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Varanasi. Kuru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuru is 208564. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.68 hectares and falls under the 221201 pincode. Varanasi is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

Kuru 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 Pindra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Machhlishahr Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuru

According to the 2011 Census, Kuru village had a total population of 2,690 people, including 1,360 males and 1,330 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.64%, with male literacy at 90.58% and female literacy at 62.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 337.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuru

Kuru 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 Kuru

Kuru is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kapseti, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Varanasi to Kuru is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuru

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

Health Facilities in Kuru

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

FAQs about Kuru