Kukurchari - Barabazar, Purulia

Kukurchari is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Barabazar and around 41.8 km from Purulia. Berada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kukurchari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kukurchari is 331856. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.84 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kukurchari

According to the 2011 Census, Kukurchari village had a total population of 940 people, including 497 males and 443 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.57%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 54.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 210.

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

Nearby Villages of Kukurchari

Kukurchari 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 Kukurchari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kukurchari. The nearest railway station is Biramdih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Kukurchari is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kukurchari is about 41.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kukurchari

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

Health Facilities in Kukurchari

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

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