Kumirdiha - Arsha, Purulia

Kumirdiha is a village situated in the Arsha subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Sirkabad and around 19.4 km from Purulia. Chatuhansa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumirdiha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumirdiha is 331214. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.48 hectares and falls under the 723154 pincode. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kumirdiha

As per Census 2011, Kumirdiha village has a total population of 1,961 people, consisting of 1,027 males and 934 females. The village has 364 households and a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,006 literate and 955 illiterate residents. Additionally, 375 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 778 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumirdiha

Kumirdiha 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 Kumirdiha

Public transport in the Kumirdiha is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bokaro to Kumirdiha is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kumirdiha is about 19.4 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 Kumirdiha

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

Health Facilities in Kumirdiha

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

FAQs about Kumirdiha