Kuchi - Bagmundi, Purulia

Kuchi is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from Pathardihi and around 55.7 km from Purulia. Burda-kalimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchi is 331550. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.74 hectares and falls under the 723152 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kuchi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kuchi

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchi village had a total population of 1,003 people, including 503 males and 500 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.71%, with male literacy at 63.64% and female literacy at 37.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 222, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchi

Kuchi 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 Kuchi

Kuchi 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 Suisa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Kuchi is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kuchi is about 55.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuchi

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

Health Facilities in Kuchi

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

FAQs about Kuchi