Kachbel - Neturia, Purulia

Kachbel is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.4 km from Neturia and around 57.6 km from Purulia. Janardandih serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kachbel village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kachbel is 330415. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.36 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kachbel

According to the 2011 Census, Kachbel village had a total population of 506 people, including 270 males and 236 females, living in 93 households. The sex ratio was 874 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.30%, with male literacy at 72.27% and female literacy at 45.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 387.

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

Nearby Villages of Kachbel

Kachbel 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 Kachbel

Kachbel 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 Ramkanali Jn, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kachbel is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kachbel is about 57.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kachbel

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

Health Facilities in Kachbel

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

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