Korang
About Korang
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Korang village is 331233. Korang village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 406.71 hectares. Korang has a total population of 2,191 peoples, out of which male population is 1,112 while female population is 1,079. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 970 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of korang village is 49.34% out of which 61.24% males and 37.07% females are literate. There are about 400 houses in korang village. Pincode of korang village locality is 723153.
When it comes to administration, Korang village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Korang village comes under Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. Tatanagar is nearest town to korang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 62km away.
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Population of Korang
The population details of Korang cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,191 | 1,112 | 1,079 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 342 | 169 | 173 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 91 | 46 | 45 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 941 | 468 | 473 |
| Literate Population | 1,081 | 681 | 400 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,110 | 431 | 679 |
Connectivity of Korang
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Korang
Where is Korang located?
Korang village is situated in Arsha Subdivision, within the Puruliya district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Korang?
The Gram Panchayat of Korang is Puara (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Korang?
The pincode of Korang is 723153, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Korang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Korang is 2,191, with 1,112 males and 1,079 females.
How many households are there in Korang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Korang village has a total of 400 households.
What is the literacy rate in Korang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Korang is 49.34%. The male literacy rate is 61.24%, while the female literacy rate is 37.07%.