Kashikunri - Santuri, Purulia

Kashikunri is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from Santuri and around 64 km from Purulia. Santuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kashikunri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kashikunri is 330542. The village covers a total geographical area of 113.65 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Burnpur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kashikunri

According to the 2011 Census, Kashikunri village had a total population of 317 people, including 168 males and 149 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 887 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.28%, with male literacy at 89.66% and female literacy at 61.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kashikunri

Kashikunri 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 Kashikunri

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kashikunri. The nearest railway station is Muradi, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burnpur to Kashikunri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kashikunri is about 64 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 Kashikunri

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

Health Facilities in Kashikunri

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

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