Kurumba - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Kurumba is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Ausgram and around 19.6 km from Barddhaman. Berenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurumba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurumba is 318989. The village covers a total geographical area of 703.2 hectares and falls under the 713126 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kurumba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kurumba

As per Census 2011, Kurumba village has a total population of 2,871 people, consisting of 1,462 males and 1,409 females. The village has 768 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 318 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,721 literate and 1,150 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,297 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 658 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurumba

Kurumba 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 Kurumba

Kurumba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Kurumba is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kurumba is about 19.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurumba

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

Health Facilities in Kurumba

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

FAQs about Kurumba