Kumruk - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kumruk is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 75.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kushmandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumruk village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumruk is 310453. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.7 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kumruk

According to the 2011 Census, Kumruk village had a total population of 520 people, including 241 males and 279 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 1,158 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.32%, with male literacy at 86.87% and female literacy at 74.79%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumruk

Kumruk 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 Kumruk

Kumruk is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Kumruk is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kumruk is about 75.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumruk

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

Health Facilities in Kumruk

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

FAQs about Kumruk