Kursi - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Kursi is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 20.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Joania serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kursi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kursi is 321705. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.52 hectares and falls under the 741317 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kursi

As per Census 2011, Kursi village has a total population of 1,027 people, consisting of 533 males and 494 females. The village has 247 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 417 literate and 610 illiterate residents. Additionally, 306 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 622 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kursi

Kursi 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 Kursi

Kursi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Kursi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kursi is about 20.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kursi

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

Health Facilities in Kursi

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

FAQs about Kursi