Kurcha

Kurcha is a village located in Burwan subdivision of Murshidabad district in West Bengal, India. Berhampore and Gram Salkia are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kurcha village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Sahora is the gram panchayat of Kurcha village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurcha unique in its vibrant Burwan-Murshidabad region. You’ll see Kurcha’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kurcha

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurcha is 315916. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 742132. Kandi is nearest town to Kurcha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurcha village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Burwan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Baharampur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurcha

Population of Kurcha

According to the 2011 Census, Kurcha has a total population of about 2,051, with approximately 1,049 males and 1,002 females. The sex ratio is around 955 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 981 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.90%, with male literacy at about 69.11% and female literacy near 56.39%. There are around 444 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurcha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurcha

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurcha. As per the 2011 stats, Kurcha had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kurcha

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurcha helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurcha.

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