Kuraha - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kuraha is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 19.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Bhour serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuraha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuraha is 310911. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.43 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kuraha

According to the 2011 Census, Kuraha village had a total population of 825 people, including 427 males and 398 females, living in 223 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 75.32% and female literacy at 66.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 189.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuraha

Kuraha 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 Kuraha

Kuraha 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 12.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kuraha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kuraha is about 19.4 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 Kuraha

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

Health Facilities in Kuraha

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

FAQs about Kuraha