Kuraljuri - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kuraljuri is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 35.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Laxmi-narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuraljuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuraljuri is 318137. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.11 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kuraljuri 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 Kuraljuri

According to the 2011 Census, Kuraljuri village had a total population of 441 people, including 236 males and 205 females, living in 98 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.05%, with male literacy at 78.61% and female literacy at 60.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuraljuri

Kuraljuri 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 Kuraljuri

Kuraljuri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kuraljuri is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kuraljuri is about 35.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuraljuri

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

Health Facilities in Kuraljuri

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

FAQs about Kuraljuri