Kurkuri

Kurkuri is a village located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.1km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 77.6km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Tantisal is the gram panchayat of Kurkuri village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurkuri unique in its vibrant Khanakul I-Hugli region. You’ll see Kurkuri’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 Kurkuri

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurkuri is 325881. The village spans a total geographical area of 268.22 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712415. Arambagh is nearest town to Kurkuri village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

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

Google Map of Kurkuri

Population of Kurkuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkuri has a total population of about 3,008, with approximately 1,547 males and 1,461 females. The sex ratio is around 944 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 319 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 705 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 70.84%, with male literacy at about 79.90% and female literacy near 61.26%. There are around 687 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurkuri's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurkuri

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

Nearby Villages of Kurkuri

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

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