Kulabahal - Hura, Purulia

Kulabahal is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.5 km from Hura and around 25 km from Purulia. Jabarrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulabahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulabahal is 330848. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.03 hectares and falls under the 723148 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kulabahal

According to the 2011 Census, Kulabahal village had a total population of 1,356 people, including 709 males and 647 females, living in 247 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.30%, with male literacy at 81.11% and female literacy at 58.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 26, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 430.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulabahal

Kulabahal 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 Kulabahal

Kulabahal 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 Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Kulabahal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kulabahal is about 25 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 Kulabahal

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

Health Facilities in Kulabahal

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

FAQs about Kulabahal