Kuturia - Kaliganj, Nadia

Kuturia is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 51.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Juranpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuturia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuturia is 321332. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.3 hectares and falls under the 741150 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kuturia

As per Census 2011, Kuturia village has a total population of 1,802 people, consisting of 931 males and 871 females. The village has 399 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 154 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,155 literate and 647 illiterate residents. Additionally, 723 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,802931871
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1547381
Scheduled Castes (SC)723376347
Scheduled Tribes (ST)211
Literate Population1,155651504
Illiterate Population647280367

Nearby Villages of Kuturia

Kuturia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaninathpurEast0.69 km
JayrampurWest1.03 km
AnantapurNorth-East1.58 km
KalibasWest1.73 km
HijuliSouth1.95 km
Char SujapurNorth2.10 km
TeghariaSouth-East2.23 km
Bashar KholaEast2.26 km
BaraitnaSouth-West2.47 km
AdampurWest2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuturia

Kuturia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kuturia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kuturia is about 51.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuturia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kuturia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kuturia

Where is Kuturia located?

Kuturia village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuturia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuturia is Juranpur.

What is the pincode of Kuturia?

The pincode of Kuturia is 741150.

What is the population of Kuturia?

Kuturia has a total population of 1,802, including 931 males and 871 females.

How many households are there in Kuturia?

There are 399 households in Kuturia.

What is the literacy rate in Kuturia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuturia is 64.10%. Male literacy is 69.92% and female literacy is 57.86%.