Kurchi

Kurchi is a village located in Patrasayer subdivision of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 19.1km away from sub-district headquarter Patrasayer. Bankura is the district headquarter of Kurchi village. As per 2009 stats, Kushadwip is the gram panchayat of Kurchi village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurchi unique in its vibrant Patrasayer-Bankura region. You’ll see Kurchi’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 Kurchi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurchi is 327693. The village spans a total geographical area of 80.78 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 722207. Patrasayer is nearest town to Kurchi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurchi 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 Indus Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurchi

Population of Kurchi

According to the 2011 Census, Kurchi has a total population of about 553, with approximately 272 males and 281 females. The sex ratio is around 1033 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 55 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 437 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 56.78%, with male literacy at about 63.24% and female literacy near 50.53%. There are around 130 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurchi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurchi

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

Nearby Villages of Kurchi

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

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