Kuchlia - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Kuchlia is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Prafullanagar and around 31.9 km from Barasat. Bargoom-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchlia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchlia is 322881. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.7 hectares and falls under the 743252 pincode. Gobordanga is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Kuchlia 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 Kuchlia

As per Census 2011, Kuchlia village has a total population of 2,514 people, consisting of 1,311 males and 1,203 females. The village has 599 households and a sex ratio of 917 females per 1,000 males. There are 226 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,895 literate and 619 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,089 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5141,3111,203
Child Population (0–6 yrs)226121105
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,089573516
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1367
Literate Population1,8951,037858
Illiterate Population619274345

Nearby Villages of Kuchlia

Kuchlia 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BeleniNorth0.68 km
JhanjhaniaNorth-West1.35 km
MallickpurNorth1.78 km
Krishna NagarSouth-West2.04 km
UludangaSouth-West2.37 km
MetiagachiNorth-West2.49 km
BergumWest3.03 km
RajballabhpurSouth3.18 km
NaigachhiNorth-West3.21 km
IchhapurNorth3.24 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuchlia

Kuchlia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobordanga to Kuchlia is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kuchlia is about 31.9 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 Kuchlia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kuchlia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kuchlia

Where is Kuchlia located?

Kuchlia village is located in Habra - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuchlia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuchlia is Bargoom-i.

What is the pincode of Kuchlia?

The pincode of Kuchlia is 743252.

What is the population of Kuchlia?

Kuchlia has a total population of 2,514, including 1,311 males and 1,203 females.

How many households are there in Kuchlia?

There are 599 households in Kuchlia.

What is the literacy rate in Kuchlia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuchlia is 75.38%. Male literacy is 79.10% and female literacy is 71.32%.