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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kuchli village has a total population of 1,000 people, consisting of 522 males and 478 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males. There are 97 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 680 literate and 320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 124 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuchli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,000522478
Child Population (0–6 yrs)975740
Scheduled Castes (SC)416221195
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1246757
Literate Population680370310
Illiterate Population320152168

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
AmdaharaWest1.50 km
KesaradihiSouth-West1.52 km
PatharghataWest1.98 km
Kshudra AmdaharaWest2.02 km
BagdauraNorth-West2.05 km
KurumbaEast2.05 km
SitapurSouth-West2.07 km
TilutiaSouth-East2.11 km
RautaraNorth2.20 km
TiltikuriNorth-East2.34 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kuchli

Where is Kuchli located?

Kuchli village is located in Bolpur Sriniketan Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuchli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuchli is Kankalitala.

What is the pincode of Kuchli?

The pincode of Kuchli is 731204.

What is the population of Kuchli?

Kuchli has a total population of 1,000, including 522 males and 478 females.

How many households are there in Kuchli?

There are 228 households in Kuchli.

What is the literacy rate in Kuchli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuchli is 68.00%. Male literacy is 70.88% and female literacy is 64.85%.