Kunabari - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kunabari is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 89.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunabari is 310375. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.13 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kunabari

As per Census 2011, Kunabari village has a total population of 941 people, consisting of 456 males and 485 females. The village has 208 households and a sex ratio of 1,063 females per 1,000 males. There are 148 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 461 literate and 480 illiterate residents. Additionally, 927 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population941456485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1487375
Scheduled Castes (SC)927452475
Scheduled Tribes (ST)615
Literate Population461261200
Illiterate Population480195285

Nearby Villages of Kunabari

Kunabari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShialaNorth-East0.88 km
BimalanandapurSouth1.06 km
BaghnaNorth1.12 km
MadhupurEast1.21 km
KashimpurWest1.54 km
HansrailNorth-West1.80 km
PupraNorth1.81 km
LakshmantaraNorth-East1.84 km
ChakparaSouth-East2.03 km
ChapaparaNorth-East2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunabari

Kunabari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyagong to Kunabari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kunabari is about 89.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunabari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kunabari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kunabari

Where is Kunabari located?

Kunabari village is located in Kushmundi Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kunabari?

The Gram Panchayat of Kunabari is Beroil.

What is the pincode of Kunabari?

The pincode of Kunabari is 733132.

What is the population of Kunabari?

Kunabari has a total population of 941, including 456 males and 485 females.

How many households are there in Kunabari?

There are 208 households in Kunabari.

What is the literacy rate in Kunabari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunabari is 48.99%. Male literacy is 57.24% and female literacy is 41.24%.