Kurkutia

Kurkutia is a village located in Indpur subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Indpur. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kurkutia village. As per 2009 stats, Brajarajpur is the gram panchayat of Kurkutia village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurkutia unique in its vibrant Indpur-Bankura region. You’ll see Kurkutia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kurkutia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurkutia is 326848. The village spans a total geographical area of 79.25 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722121. Bankura is nearest town to Kurkutia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurkutia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Taldangra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bankura Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurkutia

Population of Kurkutia

According to the 2011 Census, Kurkutia has a total population of about 506, with approximately 261 males and 245 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 232 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.29%, with male literacy at about 70.11% and female literacy near 47.76%. There are around 105 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurkutia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurkutia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurkutia. As per the 2011 stats, Kurkutia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kurkutia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurkutia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurkutia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurkutia