Kunchia - Bundwan, Purulia

Kunchia is a village situated in the Bundwan subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Bandwan and around 64.8 km from Purulia. Kuchia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunchia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunchia is 332435. The village covers a total geographical area of 880.42 hectares and falls under the 723129 pincode. Tata is the nearest town, located about 61 km away.

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

Population of Kunchia

According to the 2011 Census, Kunchia village had a total population of 2,279 people, including 1,162 males and 1,117 females, living in 489 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.56%, with male literacy at 70.63% and female literacy at 47.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,467.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunchia

Kunchia 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 Kunchia

Kunchia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Galudih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tata to Kunchia is about 61 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kunchia is about 64.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunchia

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

Health Facilities in Kunchia

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

FAQs about Kunchia