Kurnahar - Labpur, Birbhum

Kurnahar is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 42.3 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kurunnahar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurnahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurnahar is 317590. The village covers a total geographical area of 473.22 hectares and falls under the 731304 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kurnahar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kurnahar

According to the 2011 Census, Kurnahar village had a total population of 4,058 people, including 2,047 males and 2,011 females, living in 962 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 77.78% and female literacy at 65.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,348, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurnahar

Kurnahar 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 Kurnahar

Kurnahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kurnahar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kurnahar is about 42.3 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 Kurnahar

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

Health Facilities in Kurnahar

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

FAQs about Kurnahar