Kudagara - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Kudagara is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.4 km from Jhalda and around 62 km from Purulia. Hensahatu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudagara is 331250. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.22 hectares and falls under the 723202 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kudagara

According to the 2011 Census, Kudagara village had a total population of 205 people, including 110 males and 95 females, living in 45 households. The sex ratio was 864 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.71%, with male literacy at 78.49% and female literacy at 34.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 16, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudagara

Kudagara 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 Kudagara

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kudagara. The nearest railway station is Barlanga, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Kudagara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kudagara is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kudagara

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

Health Facilities in Kudagara

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

FAQs about Kudagara