Kurmuna - Galsi - II, Purba Bardhaman

Kurmuna is a village situated in the Galsi - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Galsi. Satinandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurmuna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurmuna is 320013. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.66 hectares and falls under the 713141 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kurmuna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurmuna

According to the 2011 Census, Kurmuna village had a total population of 2,286 people, including 1,152 males and 1,134 females, living in 545 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.16%, with male literacy at 79.83% and female literacy at 64.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 945, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurmuna

Kurmuna 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 Kurmuna

Kurmuna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talit, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Kurmuna is about 10 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 Kurmuna

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

Health Facilities in Kurmuna

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

FAQs about Kurmuna