Kuchli - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kuchli is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 41.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kankalitala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchli is 317806. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.38 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kuchli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuchli

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchli village had a total population of 1,000 people, including 522 males and 478 females, living in 228 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.30%, with male literacy at 79.57% and female literacy at 70.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 416, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchli

Kuchli 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 Kuchli

Kuchli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kuchli is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kuchli is about 41.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuchli

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

Health Facilities in Kuchli

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

FAQs about Kuchli