Kunail - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kunail is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 37.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunail is 310746. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.35 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kunail village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Kunail

According to the 2011 Census, Kunail village had a total population of 647 people, including 327 males and 320 females, living in 165 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.93%, with male literacy at 64.40% and female literacy at 51.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 500, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunail

Kunail 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 Kunail

Kunail 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 21.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kunail is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kunail is about 37.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunail

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

Health Facilities in Kunail

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

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