Indian Village Directory

Kurara Village

Kurara is an inhabited village in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. Its Census village code is 040121, the Census 2011 record lists 610 people in 120 households and the reported area is 170.19 hectares. The local references include Kurda Gram Panchayat, Puraula CD Block and the nearest town reference is Barkot at about 31 km.

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Quick answer: Kurara is a village in Puraula Sub-district, Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 040121 and 610 people in 120 households.
Village Code040121
Population610
Households120
Area170.19 hectares
Nearest TownBarkot

Key Village Facts

Village
Kurara
Census Village Code
040121
State
Uttarakhand
State Census Code
05
District
Uttarkashi
District Census Code
056
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Puraula
Sub-district Census Code
00278
CD Block
Puraula
Gram Panchayat
Kurda
Households
120
Population
610
Male Population
308
Female Population
302
Sex Ratio
980.52
Area
170.19 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km
Nearest Town
Barkot
Nearest Town Distance
31 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
249185
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Kurara at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 610 people, 170.19 hectares of reported area and Barkot as the nearest town reference for Kurara, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictUttarkashi
Sub-districtPuraula
CD BlockPuraula
Gram PanchayatKURDA
  • Kurara falls under Puraula Sub-district in Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand.
  • The Census village code is 040121.
  • The record lists 610 people living in 120 households.
  • The reported village area is 170.19 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Barkot.
  • 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 Density358.42 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.08 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share34.26%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.16%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share14%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Kurara in the official administrative record. Census village code 040121, Kurda Gram Panchayat and Puraula CD Block.

State Census Code
05
District Census Code
056
Sub-district Census Code
00278
Village Census Code
040121
CD Block Code
0001
CD Block Name
Puraula
Gram Panchayat Name
Kurda

Location and Distance

Barkot is the nearest town listed for Kurara, about 31 km away. Uttarkashi is listed as the district headquarters at about 123 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Puraula
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
3 km
District Headquarter
Uttarkashi
Distance from District Headquarter
123 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Barkot
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
31 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Dehradun
Distance within State/UT
153 km
Nearest Town
Barkot
Distance from Nearest Town
31 km
Total Geographical Area
170.19 hectares
Area
1.7 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 610 people in 120 households, with 308 male residents and 302 female residents. The average household size is 5.08, and SC share is 34.26% and ST share is 0.16% for Kurara. Population density works out to about 358.42 people per sq km.

Total Households
120
Total Population
610
Male Population
308
Female Population
302
Sex Ratio
980.52
Average Household Size
5.08
SC Population
209
SC Male Population
102
SC Female Population
107
SC Population Share
34.26
ST Population
1
ST Male Population
1
ST Population Share
0.16
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Kurara 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 Kurara 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
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
1.07 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
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 Kurara 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.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Kurara is reported as 20 hours per day in summer and 20 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
20 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Kurara show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Potato, net sown area is 95.92 hectares and irrigated land is 13.39 hectares (14% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Pulses
Agricultural Commodities Third
Potato
Forest Area In Hectares
1.87 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
3.65
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
66.21 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.62 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
0.85 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
95.92
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
82.53 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
13.39
Canals Area In Hectares
13.39 hectares

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Kurara

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
Within 5 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
3
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 33%
CRM 2 67%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 33%
State Bank of India 1 33%
Union Bank of India 1 33%

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
Punjab National Bank ATM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Hudoli Hudoli Nehru Market Purola, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185
State Bank of India CRM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Purola Uttarakhand Puraula, Tehsil Puraula, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185
Union Bank of India CRM 249185 Uttar Kashi Puraula Purola Kumola Road Hotel Shubham Palace Main Market, Uttar Kashi, Uttarakhand, 249185

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 Kurara village located?

Kurara is in Puraula Sub-district of Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand, India.

Which district is Kurara village in?

Kurara village is in Uttarkashi district.

Which state is Kurara village in?

Kurara village is in Uttarakhand.

Which sub-district is Kurara under?

Kurara comes under Puraula Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Kurara?

The Census village code of Kurara is 040121.

Which Gram Panchayat is Kurara under?

Kurara is listed under KURDA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Puraula.

What is the population of Kurara village?

The village record lists 610 people and 120 households for Kurara.

How many households are in Kurara village?

The village record lists 120 households for Kurara.

What is the male and female population of Kurara?

The record lists 308 male residents and 302 female residents for Kurara.

What is the sex ratio of Kurara village?

The sex ratio of Kurara is 980.52 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Kurara village?

The reported geographical area of Kurara is 170.19 hectares.

What is the population density of Kurara village?

The approximate population density of Kurara is 358.42 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Kurara?

The nearest town listed for Kurara is Barkot, about 31 km away.

How far is Kurara from the district headquarters?

Kurara is about 123 km from Uttarkashi, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Kurara from the sub-district headquarters?

Kurara is about 3 km from Puraula, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Kurara?

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

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

For Kurara, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Pulses and Potato, net sown area is 95.92 hectares and irrigated land is 13.39 hectares.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kurara. These records include 3 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.