Kulia - Santipur, Nadia

Kulia is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 16.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Baganchra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulia is 321936. The village covers a total geographical area of 257.18 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kulia

According to the 2011 Census, Kulia village had a total population of 3,364 people, including 1,747 males and 1,617 females, living in 844 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.32%, with male literacy at 74.57% and female literacy at 61.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,726, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulia

Kulia 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 Kulia

Kulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shantipur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Kulia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kulia is about 16.9 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 Kulia

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

Health Facilities in Kulia

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

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