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

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchlia village had a total population of 2,514 people, including 1,311 males and 1,203 females, living in 599 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.82%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 78.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,089, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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