Kumargram - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kumargram is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Gopalbati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumargram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumargram is 311273. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.07 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kumargram 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 Kumargram

According to the 2011 Census, Kumargram village had a total population of 1,196 people, including 627 males and 569 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.19%, with male literacy at 79.50% and female literacy at 68.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumargram

Kumargram 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 Kumargram

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kumargram. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kumargram is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kumargram is about 15.9 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 Kumargram

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

Health Facilities in Kumargram

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

FAQs about Kumargram