Kudagara - Arsha, Purulia

Kudagara is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.7 km from Sirkabad and around 22.6 km from Purulia. Beldih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudagara is 331195. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.21 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kudagara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joypur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kudagara

According to the 2011 Census, Kudagara village had a total population of 3,774 people, including 1,921 males and 1,853 females, living in 699 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.29%, with male literacy at 73.53% and female literacy at 27.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudagara

Kudagara 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 Kudagara

Kudagara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Chas Road, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Kudagara is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kudagara is about 22.6 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 Kudagara

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

Health Facilities in Kudagara

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

FAQs about Kudagara