Kurit

Kurit is a village located in Amta I subdivision of Haora district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.6km away from sub-district headquarter Amta (tehsildar office) and 33.5km away from district headquarter Howrah. As per 2009 stats, Khosalpur is the gram panchayat of Kurit village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurit unique in its vibrant Amta I-Haora region. You’ll see Kurit’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 Kurit

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurit is 332674. The village spans a total geographical area of 167.86 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 711401. Amta is nearest town to Kurit village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurit 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 Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Uluberia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurit

Population of Kurit

According to the 2011 Census, Kurit has a total population of about 3,595, with approximately 1,873 males and 1,722 females. The sex ratio is around 919 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 375 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,597 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 75.22%, with male literacy at about 80.62% and female literacy near 69.34%. There are around 769 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurit's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurit

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

Nearby Villages of Kurit

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurit