Kulahari - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kulahari is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 36.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulahari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulahari is 310772. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.59 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kulahari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kulahari

As per Census 2011, Kulahari village has a total population of 1,878 people, consisting of 949 males and 929 females. The village has 464 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 199 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,161 literate and 717 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,132 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulahari

Kulahari 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 Kulahari

Kulahari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kulahari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kulahari is about 36.3 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 Kulahari

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

Health Facilities in Kulahari

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

FAQs about Kulahari