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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kurmuna village has a total population of 2,286 people, consisting of 1,152 males and 1,134 females. The village has 545 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,488 literate and 798 illiterate residents. Additionally, 945 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 150 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2861,1521,134
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224116108
Scheduled Castes (SC)945491454
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1506288
Literate Population1,488827661
Illiterate Population798325473

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChandanpurNorth-West0.75 km
ChandulEast1.16 km
MatialSouth1.39 km
KasimpurSouth1.85 km
TalitNorth-East2.28 km
NalaSouth-West2.31 km
JhingutiSouth-East2.47 km
IsufabadSouth-East2.77 km
BelgramNorth-West2.86 km
SatinandiNorth-West2.91 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kurmuna

Where is Kurmuna located?

Kurmuna village is located in Galsi - II Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kurmuna?

The Gram Panchayat of Kurmuna is Satinandi.

What is the pincode of Kurmuna?

The pincode of Kurmuna is 713141.

What is the population of Kurmuna?

Kurmuna has a total population of 2,286, including 1,152 males and 1,134 females.

How many households are there in Kurmuna?

There are 545 households in Kurmuna.

What is the literacy rate in Kurmuna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kurmuna is 65.09%. Male literacy is 71.79% and female literacy is 58.29%.