Kurshamari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Kurshamari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Mathabhanga and around 45.5 km from Cooch Behar. Kursamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurshamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurshamari is 307951. The village covers a total geographical area of 308.47 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kurshamari

As per Census 2011, Kurshamari village has a total population of 2,952 people, consisting of 1,534 males and 1,418 females. The village has 707 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,879 literate and 1,073 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,092 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurshamari

Kurshamari 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 Kurshamari

Kurshamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kurshamari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kurshamari is about 45.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurshamari

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

Health Facilities in Kurshamari

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

FAQs about Kurshamari