Kurulia - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Kurulia is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Bagda and around 75.4 km from Barasat. Bayra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurulia is 322465. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.8 hectares and falls under the 743232 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kurulia

According to the 2011 Census, Kurulia village had a total population of 3,025 people, including 1,538 males and 1,487 females, living in 683 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 74.21% and female literacy at 61.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,784, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurulia

Kurulia 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 Kurulia

Kurulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Kurulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kurulia is about 75.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurulia

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

Health Facilities in Kurulia

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

FAQs about Kurulia