Korang

Korang is a village located in Arsha subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 30.5km away from sub-district headquarter Sirkabad (tehsildar office) and 18.7km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Puara is the gram panchayat of Korang village.

Here you can discover what makes Korang unique in its vibrant Arsha-Puruliya region. You’ll see Korang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Korang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Korang is 331233. The village spans a total geographical area of 406.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723153. Tatanagar is nearest town to Korang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 62km away.

When it comes to local governance, Korang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Korang

Population of Korang

According to the 2011 Census, Korang has a total population of about 2,191, with approximately 1,112 males and 1,079 females. The sex ratio is around 970 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 342 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 91 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 941. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.34%, with male literacy at about 61.24% and female literacy near 37.07%. There are around 400 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Korang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Korang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Korang. As per the 2011 stats, Korang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Korang

Knowing the nearby villages of Korang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Korang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Korang