Kumarpur - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Kumarpur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 35.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dheka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarpur is 316723. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.32 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kumarpur

As per Census 2011, Kumarpur village has a total population of 888 people, consisting of 485 males and 403 females. The village has 215 households and a sex ratio of 830 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 512 literate and 376 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 354 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population888485403
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1177344
Scheduled Castes (SC)308158150
Scheduled Tribes (ST)354204150
Literate Population512310202
Illiterate Population376175201

Nearby Villages of Kumarpur

Kumarpur 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)
SelahatNorth-West0.61 km
Purbba SibrambatiSouth1.43 km
TeratariWest1.43 km
DhekaNorth-East1.51 km
Dakshin BhagabatipurSouth-East1.85 km
BandihatNorth1.94 km
GoalsahiEast1.96 km
HapinaNorth-West1.99 km
Dakshin MaligramSouth-East2.04 km
KuliaraNorth-East2.16 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumarpur

Kumarpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sainthia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Kumarpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kumarpur is about 35.6 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 Kumarpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kumarpur

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

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

FAQs about Kumarpur

Where is Kumarpur located?

Kumarpur village is located in Mayureswar - II Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kumarpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumarpur is Dheka.

What is the pincode of Kumarpur?

The pincode of Kumarpur is 731213.

What is the population of Kumarpur?

Kumarpur has a total population of 888, including 485 males and 403 females.

How many households are there in Kumarpur?

There are 215 households in Kumarpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kumarpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumarpur is 57.66%. Male literacy is 63.92% and female literacy is 50.12%.