Kulteghari - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Kulteghari is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Tarakeswar and around 49.7 km from Chinsura. Kesabchak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulteghari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulteghari is 324444. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.33 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kulteghari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kulteghari

According to the 2011 Census, Kulteghari village had a total population of 1,909 people, including 995 males and 914 females, living in 519 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.37%, with male literacy at 84.34% and female literacy at 73.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 610, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 127.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulteghari

Kulteghari 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 Kulteghari

Kulteghari 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 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kulteghari is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kulteghari is about 49.7 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 Kulteghari

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

Health Facilities in Kulteghari

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

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