Kurchi Beria - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kurchi Beria is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Shyampur and around 65.7 km from Howrah. Dingakhola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurchi Beria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurchi Beria is 333146. The village covers a total geographical area of 104.98 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kurchi Beria

As per Census 2011, Kurchi Beria village has a total population of 1,381 people, consisting of 673 males and 708 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 973 literate and 408 illiterate residents. Additionally, 196 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurchi Beria are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,381673708
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1476879
Scheduled Castes (SC)19693103
Literate Population973512461
Illiterate Population408161247

Nearby Villages of Kurchi Beria

Kurchi Beria 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SibganjaNorth1.31 km
GurepolSouth-West1.60 km
KathanaliNorth-West1.87 km
Kshirish BeriaNorth-West2.42 km
BaneshwarpurWest2.48 km
KamdebpurNorth-West2.91 km
SarishaniNorth-West3.26 km
AmbereSouth-West3.52 km
GoaldahaWest3.59 km
GadiaraSouth-West3.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kurchi Beria

Kurchi Beria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Satish Samanta P.h., while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kurchi Beria is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kurchi Beria is about 65.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurchi Beria

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kurchi Beria

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kurchi Beria

Where is Kurchi Beria located?

Kurchi Beria village is located in Shyampur - I Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurchi Beria?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurchi Beria is Dingakhola.

What is the pincode of Kurchi Beria?

The pincode of Kurchi Beria is 711314.

What is the population of Kurchi Beria?

Kurchi Beria has a total population of 1,381, including 673 males and 708 females.

How many households are there in Kurchi Beria?

There are 326 households in Kurchi Beria.

What is the literacy rate in Kurchi Beria?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurchi Beria is 70.46%. Male literacy is 76.08% and female literacy is 65.11%.