Indian Village Directory

Kurua Village

Kurua is an inhabited village in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 371995, the Census 2011 record lists 470 people in 102 households and the reported area is 114.22 hectares. The local references include Baskidih Gram Panchayat, Masalia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Dumka at about 55 km.

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Quick answer: Kurua is a village in Masalia Sub-district, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 371995 and 470 people in 102 households.
Village Code371995
Population470
Households102
Area114.22 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Kurua
Census Village Code
371995
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Dumka
District Census Code
362
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Masalia
Sub-district Census Code
02675
CD Block
Masalia
Gram Panchayat
Baskidih
Households
102
Population
470
Male Population
249
Female Population
221
Sex Ratio
887.55
Area
114.22 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
55 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
814146
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kurua at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 470 people, 114.22 hectares of reported area and Dumka as the nearest town reference for Kurua, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictDumka
Sub-districtMasalia
CD BlockMasalia
Gram PanchayatBASKIDIH
  • Kurua falls under Masalia Sub-district in Dumka district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 371995.
  • The record lists 470 people living in 102 households.
  • The reported village area is 114.22 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Dumka.
  • 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 Density411.49 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.61 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share30.21%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share67.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurua in the official administrative record. Census village code 371995, Baskidih Gram Panchayat and Masalia CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
362
Sub-district Census Code
02675
Village Census Code
371995
CD Block Code
0181
Gram Panchayat Code
10
CD Block Name
Masalia
Gram Panchayat Name
Baskidih

Location and Distance

Dumka is the nearest town listed for Kurua, about 55 km away. Dumka is listed as the district headquarters at about 40 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Masalia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
32 km
District Headquarter
Dumka
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Dumka
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Paschim Bangal
Distance outside State/UT
70 km
Distance from Nearest Town
55 km
Total Geographical Area
114.22 hectares
Area
1.14 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 470 people in 102 households, with 249 male residents and 221 female residents. The average household size is 4.61, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 30.21% for Kurua. Population density works out to about 411.49 people per sq km.

Total Households
102
Total Population
470
Male Population
249
Female Population
221
Sex Ratio
887.55
Average Household Size
4.61
ST Population
142
ST Male Population
67
ST Female Population
75
ST Population Share
30.21
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurua 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.

Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
2

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurua include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
18.48 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kurua include Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurua is reported as 2 hours per day in summer and 3 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
3 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurua show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 82.62 hectares and irrigated land is 55.92 hectares (67.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
2.83
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
17.31 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
11.46 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
82.62
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
76.84 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
55.92
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
37.44 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kurua

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
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
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 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

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
State Bank of India ATM 814146 Dumka Masalia Basmata Dumka Basmata, 814146, Dumka, Jharkhand, 814146

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 Kurua village located?

Kurua is in Masalia Sub-district of Dumka district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kurua village in?

Kurua village is in Dumka district.

Which state is Kurua village in?

Kurua village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kurua under?

Kurua comes under Masalia Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurua?

The Census village code of Kurua is 371995.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kurua under?

Kurua is listed under BASKIDIH Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Masalia.

What is the population of Kurua village?

The village record lists 470 people and 102 households for Kurua.

How many households are in Kurua village?

The village record lists 102 households for Kurua.

What is the male and female population of Kurua?

The record lists 249 male residents and 221 female residents for Kurua.

What is the sex ratio of Kurua village?

The sex ratio of Kurua is 887.55 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurua village?

The reported geographical area of Kurua is 114.22 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurua village?

The approximate population density of Kurua is 411.49 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurua?

The nearest town listed for Kurua is Dumka, about 55 km away.

How far is Kurua from the district headquarters?

Kurua is about 40 km from Dumka, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurua from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurua is about 32 km from Masalia, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurua?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 2 government middle schools for Kurua.

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

For Kurua, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 82.62 hectares and irrigated land is 55.92 hectares.

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

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kurua. These records include 1 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.