Kurit - Amta - I, Howrah

Kurit is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from Amta and around 33.5 km from Howrah. Khosalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurit village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurit is 332674. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.86 hectares and falls under the 711401 pincode. Amta is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kurit

According to the 2011 Census, Kurit village had a total population of 3,595 people, including 1,873 males and 1,722 females, living in 769 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.98%, with male literacy at 89.88% and female literacy at 77.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,597.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurit

Kurit 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 Kurit

Kurit is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Amta to Kurit is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kurit is about 33.5 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 Kurit

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

Health Facilities in Kurit

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

FAQs about Kurit