Kumra - Habra - I, North 24 Parganas

Kumra is a village situated in the Habra - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10 km from Prafullanagar and around 30 km from Barasat. Kumra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumra is 322889. The village covers a total geographical area of 323.31 hectares and falls under the 743271 pincode. Habra is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kumra

According to the 2011 Census, Kumra village had a total population of 5,410 people, including 2,774 males and 2,636 females, living in 1,266 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.05%, with male literacy at 89.98% and female literacy at 79.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,061, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumra

Kumra 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 Kumra

Kumra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Harua Road, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Habra to Kumra is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kumra is about 30 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 Kumra

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

Health Facilities in Kumra

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

FAQs about Kumra