Kulghuti - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Kulghuti is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.9 km from Gaighata and around 36.7 km from Barasat. Dharmapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulghuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulghuti is 322681. The village covers a total geographical area of 89.84 hectares and falls under the 743249 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kulghuti

As per Census 2011, Kulghuti village has a total population of 1,302 people, consisting of 666 males and 636 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 835 literate and 467 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,276 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulghuti

Kulghuti 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 Kulghuti

Kulghuti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Madanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Kulghuti is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kulghuti is about 36.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulghuti

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

Health Facilities in Kulghuti

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

FAQs about Kulghuti