Kulgara - Latehar

Kulgara is a village situated in the Latehar subdivision of Latehar district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 8 km from Latehar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Peshrar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulgara is 367274. The village covers a total geographical area of 145 hectares and falls under the 829207 pincode.

Kulgara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Latehar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chatra Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kulgara

According to the 2011 Census, Kulgara village had a total population of 936 people, including 495 males and 441 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.55%, with male literacy at 70.76% and female literacy at 46.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 260, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 418.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kulgara

Kulgara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kulgara

Kulgara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Richughutu, while the nearest airport is Birsa Munda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Latehar to Kulgara is about 8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulgara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kulgara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kulgara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kulgara village are given below:

FAQs about Kulgara