Kendula - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kendula is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 24.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hetampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendula village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendula is 318228. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.02 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kendula

According to the 2011 Census, Kendula village had a total population of 3,232 people, including 1,664 males and 1,568 females, living in 750 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.92%, with male literacy at 83.00% and female literacy at 68.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,077.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendula

Kendula 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 Kendula

Kendula is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Pandabeswar, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kendula is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kendula is about 24.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendula

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

Health Facilities in Kendula

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

FAQs about Kendula