Where is Kurma village located?
Kurma is in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district in Bihar, India.
Indian Village Directory
Kurma Village
Kurma is an inhabited village in Shambhuganj Block of Banka district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 240374, the Census 2011 record lists 2,959 people in 555 households and the reported area is 204 hectares. The local references include Kurma Gram Panchayat, Shambhuganj CD Block and the nearest town reference is Sultanganj at about 16 km.
Village Code240374
Population2,959
Households555
Area204 hectares
Nearest TownSultanganj
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Kurma
- Census Village Code
- 240374
- State
- Bihar
- State Census Code
- 10
- District
- Banka
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Shambhuganj
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- CD Block
- Shambhuganj
- Gram Panchayat
- Kurma
- Households
- 555
- Population
- 2,959
- Male Population
- 1,599
- Female Population
- 1,360
- Sex Ratio
- 850.53
- Area
- 204 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Sultanganj
- Nearest Town Distance
- 16 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Kurma at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 2,959 people, 204 hectares of reported area and Sultanganj as the nearest town reference for Kurma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Kurma falls under Shambhuganj Block in Banka district, Bihar.
- The Census village code is 240374.
- The record lists 2,959 people living in 555 households.
- The reported village area is 204 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Sultanganj.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
- Banking Context
- Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density1,450.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share8.38%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share99.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurma in the official administrative record. Census village code 240374, Kurma Gram Panchayat and Shambhuganj CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 10
- District Census Code
- 225
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01345
- Village Census Code
- 240374
- CD Block Code
- 0333
- Gram Panchayat Code
- 0001
- CD Block Name
- Shambhuganj
- Gram Panchayat Name
- Kurma
Location and Distance
Sultanganj is the nearest town listed for Kurma, about 16 km away. Banka is listed as the district headquarters at about 45 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Shambhuganj
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 5 km
- District Headquarter
- Banka
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 45 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Sultanganj
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 16 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Sultanganj
- Distance within State/UT
- 16 km
- Nearest Town
- Sultanganj
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 16 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 204 hectares
- Area
- 2.04 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 2,959 people in 555 households, with 1,599 male residents and 1,360 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 8.38% and ST share is 0% for Kurma. Population density works out to about 1,450.49 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 555
- Total Population
- 2,959
- Male Population
- 1,599
- Female Population
- 1,360
- Sex Ratio
- 850.53
- Average Household Size
- 5.33
- SC Population
- 248
- SC Male Population
- 136
- SC Female Population
- 112
- SC Population Share
- 8.38
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kurma list 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 2
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kurma. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 1
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Mbbs Degree Count
- 8
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurma include hand pump water and river or canal water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Uncovered Well
- Available
- Uncovered Well Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
- 154.8 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kurma include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Telephone Landlines
- Available
- Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
- Available
- Private Bus Service
- Available
- Tractors
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Animal Cart
- Available
- Major District Road
- Available
- Other District Road
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kurma include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Kurma is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 1 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users
- Available
- Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 2 hours/day
- Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kurma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Terracota Pot and Hand Tools, net sown area is 198.9 hectares and irrigated land is 198.6 hectares (99.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Paddy
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Terracota Pot
- Manufacturers Commodities Second
- Hand Tools
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 5.1
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 198.9
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 0.3 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 198.6
- Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
- 43.8 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 1
- Water Bounded Macadam
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kurma
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.
- Village ATM Status
- Not available in village
- Nearest ATM Facility
- More than 10 km
- Commercial Bank
- Not available in village
- Cooperative Bank
- Not available in village
- Same-area Bank Service Records
- 2
- Banks in Matched Records
- 2
- Matched PINs
- 1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 1 | 50% |
| CRM | 1 | 50% |
Top Banks in Matched Records
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 1 | 50% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 1 | 50% |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | ATM | 813211 | Banka | Shambhuganj | Karsop | Shambhuganj State Bank of India Shambhuganj, Banka, Bihar, 813211 |
| ICICI Bank Limited | CRM | 813211 | Banka | Shambhuganj | Karsop | Thana No. 46, Shambhuganj, Dist: Banka, Bihar - 813211 ICICI Bank Ltd, Village/Moja Karsop, Khata No. 14, Khesra No. 96… |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Kurma village in?
Kurma village is in Banka district.
Which state is Kurma village in?
Kurma village is in Bihar.
Which block is Kurma under?
Kurma comes under Shambhuganj Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kurma?
The Census village code of Kurma is 240374.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kurma under?
Kurma is listed under KURMA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Shambhuganj.
What is the population of Kurma village?
The village record lists 2,959 people and 555 households for Kurma.
How many households are in Kurma village?
The village record lists 555 households for Kurma.
What is the male and female population of Kurma?
The record lists 1,599 male residents and 1,360 female residents for Kurma.
What is the sex ratio of Kurma village?
The sex ratio of Kurma is 850.53 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kurma village?
The reported geographical area of Kurma is 204 hectares.
What is the population density of Kurma village?
The approximate population density of Kurma is 1,450.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kurma?
The nearest town listed for Kurma is Sultanganj, about 16 km away.
How far is Kurma from the district headquarters?
Kurma is about 45 km from Banka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kurma from the sub-district headquarters?
Kurma is about 5 km from Shambhuganj, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kurma?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools for Kurma.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kurma?
For Kurma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Terracota Pot and Hand Tools, net sown area is 198.9 hectares and irrigated land is 198.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kurma?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kurma. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.