Kulgachhi Village Overview
Kulgachhi is a village in Nalhati I tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 7.7 km from Nalhati tehsil headquarters. Suri is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Paikpara is the Gram Panchayat for Kulgachhi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kulgachhi village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulgachhi is 316206. The village covers a geographical area of 65.13 hectares and has a pincode of 731238. Nalhati is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.
Location Map of Kulgachhi
Population & Demographics of Kulgachhi
This section provides population and demographic details of Kulgachhi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 847 | 435 | 412 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 127 | 74 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 343 | 183 | 160 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 528 | 293 | 235 |
| Illiterate Population | 319 | 142 | 177 |
Key population details of Kulgachhi village are given below:
- Kulgachhi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 847, including approximately 435 males and 412 females, with a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 343 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 1 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kulgachhi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.34%.
- There are around 200 households in Kulgachhi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kulgachhi
Transport facilities help residents of Kulgachhi village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kulgachhi
The following villages are located close to Kulgachhi and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kulgachhi
- Where is Kulgachhi located?
- Kulgachhi village is located in Nalhati I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kulgachhi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kulgachhi is Paikpara (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kulgachhi?
- The pincode of Kulgachhi is 731238.
- What is the population of Kulgachhi?
- Kulgachhi has a total population of 847, including 435 males and 412 females.
- How many households are there in Kulgachhi?
- There are 200 households in Kulgachhi.
- What is the literacy rate in Kulgachhi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulgachhi is 62.34%. Male literacy is 67.36% and female literacy is 57.04%.