Kuldiha - Kanksa, Paschim Bardhaman

Kuldiha is a village situated in the Kanksa subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Kanksa. Molandighi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuldiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuldiha is 318829. The village covers a total geographical area of 583.56 hectares and falls under the 713212 pincode. Durgapur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kuldiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Durgapur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuldiha

As per Census 2011, Kuldiha village has a total population of 3,250 people, consisting of 1,660 males and 1,590 females. The village has 728 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 450 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,036 literate and 1,214 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,270 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 739 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2501,6601,590
Child Population (0–6 yrs)450247203
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,270642628
Scheduled Tribes (ST)739367372
Literate Population2,0361,189847
Illiterate Population1,214471743

Nearby Villages of Kuldiha

Kuldiha 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)
PathardihaEast1.93 km
RupganjSouth-West2.10 km
MalandighiNorth2.25 km
KeshabpurSouth-East2.53 km
HarikiNorth-East2.90 km
KandarkonaNorth-East2.92 km
Pancha PukhuriaWest2.92 km
AkandaraNorth-West3.61 km
SadhumaraSouth-East3.94 km
SundiaraEast4.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuldiha

Kuldiha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rajbandh, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Durgapur to Kuldiha is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuldiha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kuldiha

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kuldiha

Where is Kuldiha located?

Kuldiha village is located in Kanksa Subdivision, Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuldiha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuldiha is Molandighi.

What is the pincode of Kuldiha?

The pincode of Kuldiha is 713212.

What is the population of Kuldiha?

Kuldiha has a total population of 3,250, including 1,660 males and 1,590 females.

How many households are there in Kuldiha?

There are 728 households in Kuldiha.

What is the literacy rate in Kuldiha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuldiha is 62.65%. Male literacy is 71.63% and female literacy is 53.27%.