Kunia - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kunia is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 75.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Akcha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunia is 310417. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.3 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kunia

According to the 2011 Census, Kunia village had a total population of 427 people, including 218 males and 209 females, living in 102 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.76%, with male literacy at 81.19% and female literacy at 61.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 424, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunia

Kunia 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 Kunia

Kunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Kunia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kunia is about 75.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunia

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

Health Facilities in Kunia

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

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