Kundala - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Kundala is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 23.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kundola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundala is 316626. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.33 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kundala

According to the 2011 Census, Kundala village had a total population of 1,723 people, including 885 males and 838 females, living in 438 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.34%, with male literacy at 70.83% and female literacy at 63.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,027.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,723885838
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19510095
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,027523504
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,029556473
Illiterate Population694329365

Nearby Villages of Kundala

Kundala 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)
JerulaNorth-East0.66 km
BenegramNorth-West0.89 km
BalurEast0.96 km
Sabek HarukiNorth-East1.31 km
DiaraNorth1.46 km
GumtaSouth-West1.77 km
ItahataWest1.79 km
MahalasEast1.96 km
AsuralayNorth-East1.98 km
RautaraEast2.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kundala

Kundala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Kundala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kundala is about 23.4 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 Kundala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kundala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kundala

Where is Kundala located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kundala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kundala is Kundola.

What is the pincode of Kundala?

The pincode of Kundala is 731213.

What is the population of Kundala?

Kundala had a total population of 1,723, including 885 males and 838 females.

How many households are there in Kundala?

Kundala had 438 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kundala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kundala was 67.34%. Male literacy was 70.83% and female literacy was 63.66%.