Kurud

Infobox Indian Jurisdiction
native_name = Kurud | type = city | latd = 20.83 | longd = 81.72
locator_position = right | state_name = Chhattisgarh
district = Dhamtari
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altitude = 298
population_as_of = 2001
population_total = 11,469| population_density =
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Kurud is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dhamtari District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Geography

Kurud is located at coord|20.83|N|81.72|E| [ [http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/37/Kurud.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Kurud] ] . It has an average elevation of 298 metres (977 feet).

Demographics

As of 2001 India census [GR|India] , Kurud had a population of 11,469. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kurud has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 73%, and female literacy is 56%. In Kurud, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.

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