Kumursa - Goghat - I, Hooghly

Kumursa is a village situated in the Goghat - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Goghat and around 80.5 km from Chinsura. Kumarsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumursa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumursa is 324070. The village covers a total geographical area of 712.02 hectares and falls under the 712616 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kumursa

According to the 2011 Census, Kumursa village had a total population of 4,449 people, including 2,257 males and 2,192 females, living in 1,024 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.89%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 69.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 987, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population4,4492,2572,192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)503258245
Scheduled Castes (SC)987493494
Scheduled Tribes (ST)563284279
Literate Population3,0341,6861,348
Illiterate Population1,415571844

Nearby Villages of Kumursa

Kumursa 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)
Chak HariNorth-West1.29 km
TeligramEast1.51 km
BadlaSouth1.79 km
Khorda KanpurSouth-West2.18 km
Chak NetaraNorth2.27 km
Bara KumursaSouth-East2.30 km
KamcheWest2.35 km
PatulsaraNorth-East2.47 km
JaykrishnapurSouth-East2.76 km
BelibelaNorth-East2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kumursa

Kumursa 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 Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Kumursa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kumursa is about 80.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumursa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kumursa

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

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

FAQs about Kumursa

Where is Kumursa located?

Kumursa village is located in Goghat - I Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kumursa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kumursa is Kumarsa.

What is the pincode of Kumursa?

The pincode of Kumursa is 712616.

What is the population of Kumursa?

Kumursa had a total population of 4,449, including 2,257 males and 2,192 females.

How many households are there in Kumursa?

Kumursa had 1,024 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kumursa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumursa was 76.89%. Male literacy was 84.34% and female literacy was 69.23%.