Kulia - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Kulia is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Bagda and around 83 km from Barasat. Ranaghat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulia is 322434. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.9 hectares and falls under the 743270 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kulia

According to the 2011 Census, Kulia village had a total population of 3,763 people, including 1,901 males and 1,862 females, living in 887 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.93%, with male literacy at 77.11% and female literacy at 66.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,025, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 227.

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 Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Kulia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kulia is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. 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:

FAQs about Kulia