Kumrul - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kumrul is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.7 km from Dhaniakhali and around 49.8 km from Chinsura. Gopinathpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumrul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumrul is 324582. The village covers a total geographical area of 223.61 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kumrul village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarakeswar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumrul

According to the 2011 Census, Kumrul village had a total population of 3,324 people, including 1,654 males and 1,670 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.19%, with male literacy at 78.26% and female literacy at 68.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 973, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 261.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumrul

Kumrul 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 Kumrul

Kumrul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kumrul is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kumrul is about 49.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumrul

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

Health Facilities in Kumrul

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

FAQs about Kumrul