# Khurai

Khurai is a major city in Sagar District and a municipality in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It's a tehsil headquarter and a assembly constituency in Madhya Pradesh.

## Geography

Khurai is located on 24°03′N 78°19′E﻿ / ﻿24.05°N 78.32°E﻿ / 24.05; 78.32. It has an average elevation of 508 metres (1669 feet). It is located in the northeastern region of Madhya Pradesh.

## Climate

Khurai has a mainly moderate climate. From October to February the temperature is between 12 °C (54 °F) to 27 °C (81 °F); from March to June temperatures range from 35 °C (95 °F) to 48 °C (118 °F). The average rainfall is about 200 cm (79 in). Winters are moderately cool and summers are hot. Monsoon season lasts from June through August.

## Demographics

As of the 2024 census of India, Khurai has a population of 2,00,000 approx. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Khurai has an average literacy rate of 85.8%, higher than the national average of 59.5%.
Religions in Khurai City :
| Religion | Religion | Percent | Percent |
| Hindus | Hindus | 83.29% | 83.29% |
| Muslims | Muslims | 9.56% | 9.56% |
| Jains | Jains | 4.87% | 4.87% |
| Sikhs | Sikhs | 1.57% | 1.57% |
| Others† | Others† | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Distribution of religions †Includes Christians (0.56%), Buddhists (<0.7%). |||||
Religions in KHURAI (Dehat) :
| Religion | Religion | Percent | Percent |
| Hindus | Hindus | 97% | 97% |
| Muslims | Muslims | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Christians | Christians | 0% | 0% |
| Jains | Jains | 0% | 0% |
| Others† | Others† | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Distribution of religions †Includes Sikhs (0.2%), Buddhists (<0.2%). |||||

## Economy

The main business in the Khurai region is agriculture. The main crops grown there are wheat (sharbati), soybean and gram. The city is a hub for the manufacturing of agricultural equipment such as threshers, cultivators, ploughs, seed drills and trollies.
A hospital, round-the-clock mobile medical vehicle, a national level auditorium, badminton court and gym have been set up in the area by the state government.

## Places to Interest

* Dohela Fort: Dohela fort is main attraction of Khurai town, it's a historical and beautiful fort, every year here celebrating a Dohela fair.
* Radha Kund and Temple: This temple and lake is other major interesting place in khurai, that's temple is very old and divine. Many people are visiting them every day.
* Laal Jain Mandir: Laal Jain Mandir is an important religious and philosophical place of Khurai, here Jain Temple and Maansthambh fascinating place, along with this Dharamshala is also available here.

## Education and Institution

There are many colleges and institutes available in the field of education in Khurai, the major ones are
* Govt Degree College, Khurai
* Atal Bihari Vajpeyi Agriculture College, Khurai
* Politecnic College, Khurai
* RLM College, Khurai

## Localities and suburbs

* Ghourat
* Jagdishpura
* Jarwaans

## Transportation

Khurai is well connected with roads and railways,
* Road: Sagar is 40 km away from Khurai.National Highway 934 and State Highway 14 passing through khurai, khurai is connected nearby towns with daily bus services.
* Rail way: Khurai railway station loceted on Bina Katni Line. Its code is KYE. It serves Khurai city. The station consists of three platforms. Passenger, Express and Superfast trains halt here.