Kujra

Kujra is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kujra village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Beliabera is the gram panchayat of Kujra village.

Here you can discover what makes Kujra unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kujra’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kujra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kujra is 340506. The village spans a total geographical area of 118.15 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Kujra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 44km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kujra village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kujra

Population of Kujra

According to the 2011 Census, Kujra has a total population of about 711, with approximately 367 males and 344 females. The sex ratio is around 937 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 105 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 296 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.90%, with male literacy at about 65.12% and female literacy near 56.40%. There are around 176 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kujra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kujra

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kujra. As per the 2011 stats, Kujra had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kujra

Knowing the nearby villages of Kujra helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kujra.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kujra