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

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchila village had a total population of 864 people, including 460 males and 404 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 878 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 84.24% and female literacy at 73.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 226, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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