Kulut - Manteswar, Purba Bardhaman

Kulut is a village situated in the Manteswar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Manteswar. Kusumgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulut is 319684. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.87 hectares and falls under the 713422 pincode. Bardhaman is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kulut

According to the 2011 Census, Kulut village had a total population of 7,104 people, including 3,574 males and 3,530 females, living in 1,599 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.36%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 75.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population7,1043,5743,530
Child Population (0–6 yrs)797417380
Scheduled Castes (SC)864244
Scheduled Tribes (ST)351817
Literate Population5,0052,6362,369
Illiterate Population2,0999381,161

Nearby Villages of Kulut

Kulut 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)
AkbarnagarEast1.48 km
IbrambadNorth2.24 km
SahapurNorth-West2.29 km
BasudebpurSouth-East2.46 km
RuigariaWest2.53 km
KusumgramSouth-West2.59 km
HatdangaNorth-East2.64 km
Chak BrahmapurNorth-East2.77 km
SainhatiEast2.95 km
MamudpurSouth-East3.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kulut

Kulut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Belerhat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bardhaman to Kulut is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulut

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

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

Health Facilities in Kulut

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kulut

Where is Kulut located?

Kulut village is located in Manteswar Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kulut?

The Gram Panchayat of Kulut is Kusumgram.

What is the pincode of Kulut?

The pincode of Kulut is 713422.

What is the population of Kulut?

Kulut had a total population of 7,104, including 3,574 males and 3,530 females.

How many households are there in Kulut?

Kulut had 1,599 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kulut?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kulut was 79.36%. Male literacy was 83.50% and female literacy was 75.21%.