Kulpukuria - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Kulpukuria is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.3 km from Bongaon and around 45.2 km from Barasat. Chawberia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulpukuria is 322658. The village covers a total geographical area of 69.81 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kulpukuria

As per Census 2011, Kulpukuria village has a total population of 833 people, consisting of 435 males and 398 females. The village has 201 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 482 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulpukuria

Kulpukuria 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 Kulpukuria

Public transport in the Kulpukuria is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Palpara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Kulpukuria is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kulpukuria is about 45.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Kulpukuria

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

FAQs about Kulpukuria