Kurpai

Kurpai is a village located in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13km away from Tamluk, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kurpai village. As per 2009 stats, Padumpur I is the gram panchayat of Kurpai village.

Here you can discover what makes Kurpai unique in its vibrant Tamluk-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Kurpai’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 Kurpai

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurpai is 344524. The village spans a total geographical area of 123.83 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721649. Tamluk is nearest town to Kurpai village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurpai 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 Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurpai

Population of Kurpai

According to the 2011 Census, Kurpai has a total population of about 3,367, with approximately 1,745 males and 1,622 females. The sex ratio is around 929 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 379 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 110 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 74.73%, with male literacy at about 82.23% and female literacy near 66.65%. There are around 739 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurpai's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurpai

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

Nearby Villages of Kurpai

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

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