Indian Village Directory

Kurtha Village

Kurtha is an inhabited village in Hilsa Block of Nalanda district, Bihar. Its Census village code is 244786, the Census 2011 record lists 2,177 people in 324 households and the reported area is 223 hectares. The local references include Arpa Gram Panchayat, Hilsa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hilsa at about 10 km.

In short:

Kurtha is a village in Hilsa Block, Nalanda district, Bihar, India. The available record shows Census village code 244786 and 2,177 people in 324 households.

Village Code244786
Population2,177
Households324
Area223 hectares
Nearest TownHilsa

Detailed village profile

Kurtha at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 2,177 people, 223 hectares of reported area and Hilsa as the nearest town reference for Kurtha, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State Bihar
District Nalanda
Block Hilsa
CD Block Hilsa
Gram Panchayat Arpa
  • Kurtha falls under Hilsa Block in Nalanda district, Bihar.
  • The Census village code is 244786.
  • The record lists 2,177 people living in 324 households.
  • The reported village area is 223 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Hilsa.
  • 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 Village Facts

Village
Kurtha
Census Village Code
244786
State
Bihar
State Census Code
10
District
Nalanda
District Census Code
229
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hilsa
Sub-district Census Code
01390
CD Block
Hilsa
Gram Panchayat
Arpa
Households
324
Population
2,177
Male Population
1,155
Female Population
1,022
Sex Ratio
884.85
Area
223 hectares
Area
2.23 sq km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
801302
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density 976.23 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 6.72 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 26.73% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 0% Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share 72.1% Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurtha in the official administrative record. Census village code 244786, Arpa Gram Panchayat and Hilsa CD Block.

State Census Code
10
District Census Code
229
Sub-district Census Code
01390
Village Census Code
244786
CD Block Code
0378
Gram Panchayat Code
0009
CD Block Name
Hilsa
Gram Panchayat Name
Arpa

Location and Distance

Hilsa is the nearest town listed for Kurtha, about 10 km away. Biharsharif is listed as the district headquarters at about 10 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Hilsa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Biharsharif
Distance from District Headquarter
10 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hilsa
Distance within State/UT
10 km
Nearest Town
Hilsa
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
223 hectares
Area
2.23 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 2,177 people in 324 households, with 1,155 male residents and 1,022 female residents. The average household size is 6.72, and SC share is 26.73% and ST share is 0% for Kurtha. Population density works out to about 976.23 people per sq km.

Total Households
324
Total Population
2,177
Male Population
1,155
Female Population
1,022
Sex Ratio
884.85
Average Household Size
6.72
SC Population
582
SC Male Population
303
SC Female Population
279
SC Population Share
26.73
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurtha list 1 government primary 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

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurtha include hand pump 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
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
139.3 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kurtha include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Animal Cart
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 Kurtha include self-help groups, 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.

Agricultural Credit Societies
Available
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurtha is reported as 3 hours per day in summer and 4 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
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
3 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurtha show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193.3 hectares and irrigated land is 139.3 hectares (72.1% 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
28.9
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
193.3
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
54 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
139.3

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

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kurtha

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.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
13
Banks in Matched Records
8
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 8 62%
CRM 5 38%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 4 31%
Bank of India 2 15%
Punjab National Bank 2 15%
Bank of Baroda 1 7.7%
Canara Bank 1 7.7%

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 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa, Bihari Road Near Devi Asthan, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Bank of India ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Bank of India Hilsa Branch Road, Village Hil Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Canara Bank ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa-Patna Main Road Ground Floor Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa, Dist. Nalanda, Bihar Raghubar Palace, Main Market, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Punjab National Bank ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Kaliasthan Road Hilsa Kaliasthan, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
State Bank of India ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Hilsa Biharsharif Road Bob Campus Hilsa Hilsa Biharsharif Road Bob Campus Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
Punjab National Bank ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Nalanda, Near LIC Office, Hilsa Pnb ATM Hilsa, Main Road Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302
State Bank of India ATM 801302 Nalanda Hilsa Hilsa (Nagar Parishad) Near Hilsa Bus Stand, Hilsa Near Hilsa Bus Stand, Hilsa, Nalanda, Bihar, 801302

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 Kurtha village located?

Kurtha is in Hilsa Block of Nalanda district in Bihar, India.

Which district is Kurtha village in?

Kurtha village is in Nalanda district.

Which state is Kurtha village in?

Kurtha village is in Bihar.

Which block is Kurtha under?

Kurtha comes under Hilsa Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurtha?

The Census village code of Kurtha is 244786.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kurtha under?

Kurtha is listed under Arpa Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hilsa.

What is the population of Kurtha village?

The village record lists 2,177 people and 324 households for Kurtha.

How many households are in Kurtha village?

The village record lists 324 households for Kurtha.

What is the male and female population of Kurtha?

The record lists 1,155 male residents and 1,022 female residents for Kurtha.

What is the sex ratio of Kurtha village?

The sex ratio of Kurtha is 884.85 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurtha village?

The reported geographical area of Kurtha is 223 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurtha village?

The approximate population density of Kurtha is 976.23 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurtha?

The nearest town listed for Kurtha is Hilsa, about 10 km away.

How far is Kurtha from the district headquarters?

Kurtha is about 10 km from Biharsharif, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurtha from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurtha is about 10 km from Hilsa, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurtha?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Kurtha.

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

For Kurtha, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 193.3 hectares and irrigated land is 139.3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kurtha?

The page shows 13 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kurtha. These records include 8 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.