Indian Village Directory

Kurma Village

Kurma is an inhabited village in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 239294, the Census 2011 record lists 2,781 people in 526 households and the reported area is 194 hectares. The local references include Mathurapur Gram Panchayat, Colgong CD Block and the nearest town reference is Colgong at about 16 km.

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Quick answer: Kurma is a village in Colgong Block, Bhagalpur district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 239294 and 2,781 people in 526 households.
Village Code239294
Population2,781
Households526
Area194 hectares
Nearest TownColgong

Key Village Facts

Village
Kurma
Census Village Code
239294
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Bhagalpur
District Census Code
224
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Colgong
Sub-district Census Code
01336
CD Block
Colgong
Gram Panchayat
Mathurapur
Households
526
Population
2,781
Male Population
1,408
Female Population
1,373
Sex Ratio
975.14
Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Nearest Town Distance
16 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
813204
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kurma at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,781 people, 194 hectares of reported area and Colgong as the nearest town reference for Kurma, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

StateBihar
DistrictBhagalpur
BlockColgong
CD BlockColgong
Gram PanchayatMathurapur
  • Kurma falls under Colgong Block in Bhagalpur district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 239294.
  • The record lists 2,781 people living in 526 households.
  • The reported village area is 194 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Colgong.
  • 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

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

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 Density1,433.51 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.29 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share7.23%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share97.7%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 239294, Mathurapur Gram Panchayat and Colgong CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
224
Sub-district Census Code
01336
Village Census Code
239294
CD Block Code
0324
CD Block Name
Colgong
Gram Panchayat Name
Mathurapur

Location and Distance

Colgong is the nearest town listed for Kurma, about 16 km away. Bhagalpur 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
Colgong
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
16 km
District Headquarter
Bhagalpur
Distance from District Headquarter
45 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
16 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Colgong
Distance within State/UT
16 km
Nearest Town
Colgong
Distance from Nearest Town
16 km
Total Geographical Area
194 hectares
Area
1.94 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,781 people in 526 households, with 1,408 male residents and 1,373 female residents. The average household size is 5.29, and SC share is 7.23% and ST share is 0% for Kurma. Population density works out to about 1,433.51 people per sq km.

Total Households
526
Total Population
2,781
Male Population
1,408
Female Population
1,373
Sex Ratio
975.14
Average Household Size
5.29
SC Population
201
SC Male Population
99
SC Female Population
102
SC Population Share
7.23
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurma list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. 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
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurma include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
140 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kurma include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Tractors
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
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurma is reported as 6 hours per day in summer and 8 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
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurma show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171 hectares and irrigated land is 167 hectares (97.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
23.0
Net Area Sown In Hectares
171.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
167.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
20 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
7 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

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 PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of Baroda 1 50%
Uco Bank 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.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Bank of Baroda ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Pathakdih Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sadar, 813204 Via Ekchari, Chhatpatia, Pathakdih Chhatpatia, Teh.sad…
Uco Bank ATM 813204 Bhagalpur Sonhaula Sanokhar Bihar At+po- Sanokharhat Dist-Bhagalpur, Bhagalpur, Bihar, 813204

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

Where is Kurma village located?

Kurma is in Colgong Block of Bhagalpur district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kurma village in?

Kurma village is in Bhagalpur district.

Which state is Kurma village in?

Kurma village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kurma under?

Kurma comes under Colgong 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 239294.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kurma under?

Kurma is listed under Mathurapur Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Colgong.

What is the population of Kurma village?

The village record lists 2,781 people and 526 households for Kurma.

How many households are in Kurma village?

The village record lists 526 households for Kurma.

What is the male and female population of Kurma?

The record lists 1,408 male residents and 1,373 female residents for Kurma.

What is the sex ratio of Kurma village?

The sex ratio of Kurma is 975.14 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurma village?

The reported geographical area of Kurma is 194 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurma village?

The approximate population density of Kurma is 1,433.51 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 Colgong, about 16 km away.

How far is Kurma from the district headquarters?

Kurma is about 45 km from Bhagalpur, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurma from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurma is about 16 km from Colgong, 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 1 government middle school for Kurma.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Kurma?

For Kurma, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 171 hectares and irrigated land is 167 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.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.