Kutubpur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Kutubpur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 82.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paikar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutubpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutubpur is 316148. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.91 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kutubpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Murarai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kutubpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kutubpur village had a total population of 4,108 people, including 2,047 males and 2,061 females, living in 989 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.56%, with male literacy at 66.49% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188.

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

Nearby Villages of Kutubpur

Kutubpur 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 Kutubpur

Kutubpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamalpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kutubpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kutubpur is about 82.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutubpur

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

Health Facilities in Kutubpur

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

FAQs about Kutubpur