Kulgachhi - Uluberia - I, Howrah

Kulgachhi is a village situated in the Uluberia - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.9 km from Uluberia and around 25.2 km from Howrah. Chandipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulgachhi is 332954. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.12 hectares and falls under the 711306 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kulgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kulgachhi

As per Census 2011, Kulgachhi village has a total population of 2,672 people, consisting of 1,367 males and 1,305 females. The village has 595 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,008 literate and 664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 983 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kulgachhi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kulgachhi

Kulgachhi 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 Kulgachhi

Kulgachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kulgachhi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kulgachhi is about 25.2 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 Kulgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Kulgachhi

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

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