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

According to the 2011 Census, Kumali village had a total population of 2,434 people, including 1,276 males and 1,158 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.78%, with male literacy at 69.13% and female literacy at 53.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 251, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,145.

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

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