Kudlum - Jhalda - I, Purulia

Kudlum is a village situated in the Jhalda - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.5 km from Jhalda and around 67.8 km from Purulia. Pusti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kudlum village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kudlum is 331315. The village covers a total geographical area of 188.51 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kudlum

According to the 2011 Census, Kudlum village had a total population of 1,662 people, including 868 males and 794 females, living in 338 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.84%, with male literacy at 74.24% and female literacy at 48.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Kudlum

Kudlum 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 Kudlum

Kudlum is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Torang, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Kudlum is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kudlum is about 67.8 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 Kudlum

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

Health Facilities in Kudlum

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

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