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Kurchoun Village

Kurchoun is an inhabited village in Almora Sub-district of Almora district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 053008, the Census 2011 record lists 376 people in 92 households and the reported area is 181.64 hectares. The local references include Kurchoun Gram Panchayat, Hawal Bagh CD Block and the nearest town reference is Almora at about 26 km.

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Quick answer: Kurchoun is a village in Almora Sub-district, Almora district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 053008 and 376 people in 92 households.
Village Code053008
Population376
Households92
Area181.64 hectares
Nearest TownAlmora

Key Village Facts

Village
Kurchoun
Census Village Code
053008
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Almora
District Census Code
064
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Almora
Sub-district Census Code
00330
CD Block
Hawal Bagh
Gram Panchayat
Kurchoun
Households
92
Population
376
Male Population
164
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
1,292.68
Area
181.64 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Almora
Nearest Town Distance
26 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
263643
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kurchoun at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 376 people, 181.64 hectares of reported area and Almora as the nearest town reference for Kurchoun, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictAlmora
Sub-districtAlmora
CD BlockHawal Bagh
Gram PanchayatKURCHOUN
  • Kurchoun falls under Almora Sub-district in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 053008.
  • The record lists 376 people living in 92 households.
  • The reported village area is 181.64 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Almora.
  • 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 Density207 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.09 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share25.27%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share100%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurchoun in the official administrative record. Census village code 053008, Kurchoun Gram Panchayat and Hawal Bagh CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
064
Sub-district Census Code
00330
Village Census Code
053008
CD Block Code
0068
CD Block Name
Hawal Bagh
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurchoun

Location and Distance

Almora is the nearest town listed for Kurchoun, about 26 km away. Almora is listed as the district headquarters at about 26 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Almora
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
26 km
District Headquarter
Almora
Distance from District Headquarter
26 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
26 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
496 km
Nearest Town
Almora
Distance from Nearest Town
26 km
Total Geographical Area
181.64 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 376 people in 92 households, with 164 male residents and 212 female residents. The average household size is 4.09, and SC share is 25.27% and ST share is 0% for Kurchoun. Population density works out to about 207 people per sq km.

Total Households
92
Total Population
376
Male Population
164
Female Population
212
Sex Ratio
1,292.68
Average Household Size
4.09
SC Population
95
SC Male Population
39
SC Female Population
56
SC Population Share
25.27
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurchoun list 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary 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
3
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Government Secondary School
Available
Government Secondary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kurchoun include treated tap water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Tap Water Treated
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.86 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Kurchoun 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
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurchoun is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 18 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
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurchoun show that reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 73.69 hectares and irrigated land is 73.69 hectares (100% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Wheat
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Ragi
Forest Area In Hectares
55.76 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
5.61
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
31.83 hectares
Land Under Miscellaneous Tree Crops Etc Area In Hectares
0.05 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
12.84 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
73.69
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
73.69
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
73.69 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kurchoun

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
CRM 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 CRM 263643 Almora Almora Katarmal Gunth Kosi Bazar State Bank of India, Kosi Bazar Katarmal Gunth, Almora, Uttarakhand, 263643

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 Kurchoun village located?

Kurchoun is in Almora Sub-district of Almora district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Kurchoun village in?

Kurchoun village is in Almora district.

Which state is Kurchoun village in?

Kurchoun village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Kurchoun under?

Kurchoun comes under Almora Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurchoun?

The Census village code of Kurchoun is 053008.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kurchoun under?

Kurchoun is listed under KURCHOUN Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hawal Bagh.

What is the population of Kurchoun village?

The village record lists 376 people and 92 households for Kurchoun.

How many households are in Kurchoun village?

The village record lists 92 households for Kurchoun.

What is the male and female population of Kurchoun?

The record lists 164 male residents and 212 female residents for Kurchoun.

What is the sex ratio of Kurchoun village?

The sex ratio of Kurchoun is 1,292.68 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurchoun village?

The reported geographical area of Kurchoun is 181.64 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurchoun village?

The approximate population density of Kurchoun is 207 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurchoun?

The nearest town listed for Kurchoun is Almora, about 26 km away.

How far is Kurchoun from the district headquarters?

Kurchoun is about 26 km from Almora, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurchoun from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurchoun is about 26 km from Almora, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurchoun?

The village facility record lists 3 government primary schools, 1 government middle school and 1 government secondary school for Kurchoun.

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

For Kurchoun, reported agricultural commodities include Wheat, Paddy and Ragi, net sown area is 73.69 hectares and irrigated land is 73.69 hectares.

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

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