Kumirtara - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Kumirtara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 42.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dheka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumirtara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumirtara is 316730. The village covers a total geographical area of 187.56 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kumirtara

As per Census 2011, Kumirtara village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 351 males and 368 females. The village has 172 households and a sex ratio of 1,048 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 184 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719351368
Child Population (0–6 yrs)793247
Scheduled Castes (SC)1758293
Literate Population535303232
Illiterate Population18448136

Nearby Villages of Kumirtara

Kumirtara 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)
GhushkaraNorth-West0.95 km
Surjya BatiSouth-East1.45 km
Ghosh PalsaEast1.61 km
Ful SikharNorth-East1.93 km
GidhilaWest1.95 km
SamatariSouth-East2.08 km
KurchaSouth2.10 km
KuliaraWest2.43 km
GoalsahiSouth-West2.46 km
MaryatpurSouth-West2.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumirtara

Public transport in the Kumirtara 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 58.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Kumirtara is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kumirtara is about 42.1 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 Kumirtara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kumirtara

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

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

FAQs about Kumirtara

Where is Kumirtara located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kumirtara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumirtara is Dheka.

What is the pincode of Kumirtara?

The pincode of Kumirtara is 731213.

What is the population of Kumirtara?

Kumirtara has a total population of 719, including 351 males and 368 females.

How many households are there in Kumirtara?

There are 172 households in Kumirtara.

What is the literacy rate in Kumirtara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumirtara is 74.41%. Male literacy is 86.32% and female literacy is 63.04%.