Kunjaban - Tarakeswar, Hooghly

Kunjaban is a village situated in the Tarakeswar subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Tarakeswar and around 47.3 km from Chinsura. Purbaramnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunjaban village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjaban is 324496. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.87 hectares and falls under the 712410 pincode. Tarakeshswar is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kunjaban 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 Kunjaban

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjaban village had a total population of 1,270 people, including 667 males and 603 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.46%, with male literacy at 83.10% and female literacy at 69.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 120, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunjaban

Kunjaban 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 Kunjaban

Kunjaban is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeshswar to Kunjaban is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kunjaban is about 47.3 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 Kunjaban

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

Health Facilities in Kunjaban

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

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