The table below shows the population of different religious groups in Kurali city, as of 2011 census.
Population by religious groups in Kurali city, 2011 census[3]
Religion
Total
Female
Male
Hindu
17,455
8,141
9,314
Sikh
12,241
5,770
6,471
Muslim
829
383
446
Christian
265
131
134
Jain
12
5
7
Buddhist
6
3
3
Other religions
13
6
7
Not stated
239
111
128
Total
31,060
14,550
16,510
Government
Kurali is administered by an elected municipal council. The town is served by a government hospital, post office, and several schools and colleges.
Transportation
Kurali sits on National Highway 21 with direct access to Chandigarh and other parts of Punjab and India. The city is accessible by bus and supports a rail station with direct routes to other parts of the country, including Delhi. The nearest airport is an international airport approximately 30 km away located in Mohali.
The town's railway station is one of the oldest in the state of Punjab and has been used as a set piece for several Bollywood movies.