Kumargara - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kumargara is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 43.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumargara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumargara is 310703. The village covers a total geographical area of 125.81 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kumargara

As per Census 2011, Kumargara village has a total population of 675 people, consisting of 327 males and 348 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 441 literate and 234 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumargara

Kumargara 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 Kumargara

Kumargara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malancha, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kumargara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kumargara is about 43.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumargara

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

Health Facilities in Kumargara

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

FAQs about Kumargara