Kur

Kur is a village located in Rajgarhi tehsil of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Barkot (tehsildar office) and 103km away from district headquarter Uttarkashi. As per 2009 stats, Kud is the gram panchayat of Kur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kur unique in its vibrant Rajgarhi-Uttarkashi region. You’ll see Kur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kur is 040291. The village spans a total geographical area of 100.06 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 249141. Barkot is nearest town to Kur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Purola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tehri Garhwal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kur

Population of Kur

According to the 2011 Census, Kur has a total population of about 242, with approximately 117 males and 125 females. The sex ratio is around 1068 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 44 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 112 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.48%, with male literacy at about 67.52% and female literacy near 38.40%. There are around 44 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kur. As per the 2011 stats, Kur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kur