Indian Village Directory

Kurun Village

Kurun is an inhabited village in Bhandaria Sub-district of Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 347978, the Census 2011 record lists 1,348 people in 257 households and the reported area is 1,360 hectares. The local references include Bhandaria CD Block and the nearest town reference is Medininagar at about 22 km.

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Quick answer: Kurun is a village in Bhandaria Sub-district, Garhwa district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 347978 and 1,348 people in 257 households.
Village Code347978
Population1,348
Households257
Area1,360 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Kurun
Census Village Code
347978
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Garhwa
District Census Code
346
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Bhandaria
Sub-district Census Code
02513
CD Block
Bhandaria
Households
257
Population
1,348
Male Population
711
Female Population
637
Sex Ratio
895.92
Area
1,360 hectares
Area
13.6 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822125
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kurun at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,348 people, 1,360 hectares of reported area and Medininagar as the nearest town reference for Kurun, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictGarhwa
Sub-districtBhandaria
CD BlockBhandaria
  • Kurun falls under Bhandaria Sub-district in Garhwa district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 347978.
  • The record lists 1,348 people living in 257 households.
  • The reported village area is 1,360 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Medininagar.
  • 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 Density99.12 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.25 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share6.75%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share64.84%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share2.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurun in the official administrative record. Census village code 347978 and Bhandaria CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
346
Sub-district Census Code
02513
Village Census Code
347978
CD Block Code
0019
CD Block Name
Bhandaria

Location and Distance

Medininagar is the nearest town listed for Kurun, about 22 km away. Garhwa is listed as the district headquarters at about 95 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Bhandaria
District Headquarter
Garhwa
Distance from District Headquarter
95 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Medininagar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
22 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Total Geographical Area
1,360 hectares
Area
13.6 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,348 people in 257 households, with 711 male residents and 637 female residents. The average household size is 5.25, and SC share is 6.75% and ST share is 64.84% for Kurun. Population density works out to about 99.12 people per sq km.

Total Households
257
Total Population
1,348
Male Population
711
Female Population
637
Sex Ratio
895.92
Average Household Size
5.25
SC Population
91
SC Male Population
53
SC Female Population
38
SC Population Share
6.75
ST Population
874
ST Male Population
440
ST Female Population
434
ST Population Share
64.84
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurun 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kurun. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors In Position Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurun include hand pump water and river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal Functions in Summer
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
54.79 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Kurun 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 Kurun 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

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurun show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Lah and Illipt, net sown area is 240.25 hectares and irrigated land is 6.8 hectares (2.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Manufacturers Commodities First
Lah
Manufacturers Commodities Second
Illipt
Forest Area In Hectares
1,028.8 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
36.16
Net Area Sown In Hectares
240.25
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
233.45 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.8
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.8 hectares

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kurun

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
1
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
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 822125 Garhwa Garhwa Ranka Garhwa Ranka, Garhwa, Jharkhand, 822125

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 Kurun village located?

Kurun is in Bhandaria Sub-district of Garhwa district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Kurun village in?

Kurun village is in Garhwa district.

Which state is Kurun village in?

Kurun village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Kurun under?

Kurun comes under Bhandaria Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurun?

The Census village code of Kurun is 347978.

What is the population of Kurun village?

The village record lists 1,348 people and 257 households for Kurun.

How many households are in Kurun village?

The village record lists 257 households for Kurun.

What is the male and female population of Kurun?

The record lists 711 male residents and 637 female residents for Kurun.

What is the sex ratio of Kurun village?

The sex ratio of Kurun is 895.92 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurun village?

The reported geographical area of Kurun is 1,360 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurun village?

The approximate population density of Kurun is 99.12 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurun?

The nearest town listed for Kurun is Medininagar, about 22 km away.

How far is Kurun from the district headquarters?

Kurun is about 95 km from Garhwa, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurun?

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

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

For Kurun, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, Lah and Illipt, net sown area is 240.25 hectares and irrigated land is 6.8 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kurun. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Kurun.

Is a health centre reported for this village?

The records used for this page list 1 health centre record for Kurun.

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.