Kumar Khali - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kumar Khali is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Shyampur and around 44.2 km from Howrah. Dhandali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumar Khali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumar Khali is 333167. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.47 hectares and falls under the 711315 pincode. Ulubaria is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kumar Khali

According to the 2011 Census, Kumar Khali village had a total population of 2,313 people, including 1,170 males and 1,143 females, living in 517 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.34%, with male literacy at 83.61% and female literacy at 74.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumar Khali

Kumar Khali 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 Kumar Khali

Kumar Khali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ulubaria, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ulubaria to Kumar Khali is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kumar Khali is about 44.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumar Khali

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

Health Facilities in Kumar Khali

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

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