Kuchila - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kuchila is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchila is 311290. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.55 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kuchila

As per Census 2011, Kuchila village has a total population of 864 people, consisting of 460 males and 404 females. The village has 193 households and a sex ratio of 878 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 629 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 226 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population864460404
Child Population (0–6 yrs)693534
Scheduled Castes (SC)226124102
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1507575
Literate Population629358271
Illiterate Population235102133

Nearby Villages of Kuchila

Kuchila 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)
MobarakpurNorth-East0.84 km
UchhakapurSouth-West0.95 km
Chhoto RaghunathpurSouth-East1.15 km
Chak TaherNorth1.59 km
KaigramNorth-West1.63 km
ManailEast1.69 km
KesabpurWest1.72 km
BaniakuriNorth1.72 km
SataisSouth-West1.75 km
GutinWest1.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuchila

Public transport in the Kuchila is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kuchila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kuchila is about 12.8 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 Kuchila

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

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

Health Facilities in Kuchila

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kuchila

Where is Kuchila located?

Kuchila village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuchila?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuchila is Gopalbati.

What is the pincode of Kuchila?

The pincode of Kuchila is 733145.

What is the population of Kuchila?

Kuchila has a total population of 864, including 460 males and 404 females.

How many households are there in Kuchila?

There are 193 households in Kuchila.

What is the literacy rate in Kuchila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuchila is 72.80%. Male literacy is 77.83% and female literacy is 67.08%.