Kulut - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Kulut is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Tarakeswar and around 39.5 km from Chinsura. Baligori-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulut is 324480. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.44 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshwar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kulut 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 Kulut

According to the 2011 Census, Kulut village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 548 males and 532 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.74%, with male literacy at 78.79% and female literacy at 60.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 197.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulut

Kulut 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 Kulut

Kulut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loknath, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshwar to Kulut is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kulut is about 39.5 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 Kulut

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

Health Facilities in Kulut

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

FAQs about Kulut