Kulai - Santuri, Purulia

Kulai is a village situated in the Santuri subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from Santuri and around 68.4 km from Purulia. Garsika serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kulai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kulai is 330587. The village covers a total geographical area of 314.47 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kulai

According to the 2011 Census, Kulai village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 616 males and 601 females, living in 233 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.30%, with male literacy at 88.93% and female literacy at 57.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 525.

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

Nearby Villages of Kulai

Kulai 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 Kulai

Kulai 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 Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kulai is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kulai is about 68.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kulai

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

Health Facilities in Kulai

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

FAQs about Kulai