Kumali - Mal, Jalpaiguri

Kumali is a village situated in the Mal subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 31.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malbazar and around 33.9 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Kumlai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumali is 306936. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.3 hectares and falls under the 735221 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kumali

As per Census 2011, Kumali village has a total population of 2,434 people, consisting of 1,276 males and 1,158 females. The village has 501 households and a sex ratio of 907 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,301 literate and 1,133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 251 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,145 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumali

Kumali 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 Kumali

Kumali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Mal Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Kumali is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kumali is about 33.9 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 Kumali

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

Health Facilities in Kumali

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

FAQs about Kumali