Kursamari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Kursamari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 32.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Gadhearkuthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kursamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kursamari is 307469. The village covers a total geographical area of 342.6 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kursamari

As per Census 2011, Kursamari village has a total population of 2,400 people, consisting of 1,260 males and 1,140 females. The village has 493 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 294 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,565 literate and 835 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,333 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kursamari

Kursamari 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 Kursamari

Kursamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betgara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Kursamari is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kursamari is about 32.5 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 Kursamari

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

Health Facilities in Kursamari

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

FAQs about Kursamari