Kurumsur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kurumsur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 39.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Chaloon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurumsur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurumsur is 310732. The village covers a total geographical area of 515.02 hectares and falls under the 733140 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kurumsur 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 Kurumsur

According to the 2011 Census, Kurumsur village had a total population of 2,522 people, including 1,308 males and 1,214 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.95%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 70.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 352.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurumsur

Kurumsur 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 Kurumsur

Kurumsur 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 20.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kurumsur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kurumsur is about 39.7 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 Kurumsur

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

Health Facilities in Kurumsur

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

FAQs about Kurumsur