About Kurud

Kurud is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dhamtari District in the Indian state of Chhattisgarh. Kurud is located at 2050N 8143E / 20.83N 81.72E / 20.83; 81.72. It has an average elevation of 298metres (977feet). As of 2001 India census, 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.