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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kabura

As per Census 2011, Kabura village has a total population of 956 people, consisting of 471 males and 485 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,029 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 617 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 460 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population956471485
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1155461
Scheduled Castes (SC)460224236
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19995104
Literate Population617341276
Illiterate Population339130209

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PratappurSouth-East1.01 km
BasantapurSouth-West1.03 km
PanchparaEast1.21 km
DwarparaNorth-West1.57 km
Telini ParaSouth-West1.58 km
BaksagariNorth1.67 km
AsanpurEast1.80 km
BarailSouth-East2.09 km
KanparaNorth2.25 km
AhmadpurEast2.31 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kabura

Where is Kabura located?

Kabura village is located in Balagarh Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kabura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kabura is Jirat.

What is the pincode of Kabura?

The pincode of Kabura is 712501.

What is the population of Kabura?

Kabura has a total population of 956, including 471 males and 485 females.

How many households are there in Kabura?

There are 211 households in Kabura.

What is the literacy rate in Kabura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kabura is 64.54%. Male literacy is 72.40% and female literacy is 56.91%.