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Kurakath Village

Kurakath is an inhabited village in Handia Tehsil of Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh. Its Census village code is 163057, the Census 2011 record lists 1,247 people in 194 households and the reported area is 189.11 hectares. The local references include Bagaha Gram Panchayat, Handia CD Block and the nearest town reference is Allahabad at about 40 km.

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Quick answer: Kurakath is a village in Handia Tehsil, Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 163057 and 1,247 people in 194 households.
Village Code163057
Population1,247
Households194
Area189.11 hectares
Nearest TownAllahabad

Key Village Facts

Village
Kurakath
Census Village Code
163057
State
Uttar Pradesh
State Census Code
09
District
Allahabad
District Census Code
175
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Handia
Sub-district Census Code
00893
CD Block
Handia
Gram Panchayat
Bagaha
Households
194
Population
1,247
Male Population
648
Female Population
599
Sex Ratio
924.38
Area
189.11 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km
Nearest Town
Allahabad
Nearest Town Distance
40 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kurakath at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,247 people, 189.11 hectares of reported area and Allahabad as the nearest town reference for Kurakath, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAllahabad
TehsilHandia
CD BlockHandia
Gram PanchayatBAGAHA
  • Kurakath falls under Handia Tehsil in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 163057.
  • The record lists 1,247 people living in 194 households.
  • The reported village area is 189.11 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Allahabad.
  • 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density659.4 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size6.43 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share24.78%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share90.7%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurakath in the official administrative record. Census village code 163057, Bagaha Gram Panchayat and Handia CD Block.

State Census Code
09
District Census Code
175
Sub-district Census Code
00893
Village Census Code
163057
CD Block Code
0473
CD Block Name
Handia
Gram Panchayat Name
Bagaha

Location and Distance

Allahabad is the nearest town listed for Kurakath, about 40 km away. Allahabad 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
Handia
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
35 km
District Headquarter
Allahabad
Distance from District Headquarter
40 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Allahabad
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
40 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Allahabad
Distance within State/UT
40 km
Nearest Town
Allahabad
Distance from Nearest Town
40 km
Total Geographical Area
189.11 hectares
Area
1.89 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,247 people in 194 households, with 648 male residents and 599 female residents. The average household size is 6.43, and SC share is 24.78% and ST share is 0% for Kurakath. Population density works out to about 659.4 people per sq km.

Total Households
194
Total Population
1,247
Male Population
648
Female Population
599
Sex Ratio
924.38
Average Household Size
6.43
SC Population
309
SC Male Population
173
SC Female Population
136
SC Population Share
24.78
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurakath 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

Health Facilities

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

Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

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

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
River Canal
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Open Drainage
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Uncovered
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Community Toilet Complex Excluding Bath For General Public
Available
Rural Production Centres Or Sanitary Hardware Outlet Availability Near The Village
Available
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
152.55 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kurakath include ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurakath is reported as 8 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
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
8 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurakath show that net sown area is 168.16 hectares and irrigated land is 152.55 hectares (90.7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
20.95
Net Area Sown In Hectares
168.16
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
15.61 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
152.55

Other Available Details

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Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kurakath village located?

Kurakath is in Handia Tehsil of Allahabad district in Uttar Pradesh, India.

Which district is Kurakath village in?

Kurakath village is in Allahabad district.

Which state is Kurakath village in?

Kurakath village is in Uttar Pradesh.

Which tehsil is Kurakath under?

Kurakath comes under Handia Tehsil. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurakath?

The Census village code of Kurakath is 163057.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kurakath under?

Kurakath is listed under BAGAHA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Handia.

What is the population of Kurakath village?

The village record lists 1,247 people and 194 households for Kurakath.

How many households are in Kurakath village?

The village record lists 194 households for Kurakath.

What is the male and female population of Kurakath?

The record lists 648 male residents and 599 female residents for Kurakath.

What is the sex ratio of Kurakath village?

The sex ratio of Kurakath is 924.38 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurakath village?

The reported geographical area of Kurakath is 189.11 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurakath village?

The approximate population density of Kurakath is 659.4 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurakath?

The nearest town listed for Kurakath is Allahabad, about 40 km away.

How far is Kurakath from the district headquarters?

Kurakath is about 40 km from Allahabad, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurakath from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurakath is about 35 km from Handia, the tehsil headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurakath?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Kurakath.

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

For Kurakath, net sown area is 168.16 hectares and irrigated land is 152.55 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

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.