Kabura - Balagarh, Hooghly

Kabura is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from Patuligram and around 27.8 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kabura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kabura is 324991. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.16 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kabura

According to the 2011 Census, Kabura village had a total population of 956 people, including 471 males and 485 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.37%, with male literacy at 81.77% and female literacy at 65.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 460, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kabura

Kabura 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 Kabura

Kabura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kabura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kabura is about 27.8 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 Kabura

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

Health Facilities in Kabura

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

FAQs about Kabura