Kumirdiha Village Overview
Kumirdiha is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 11.1 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 19.4 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Chatuhansa is the Gram Panchayat for Kumirdiha village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kumirdiha village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumirdiha is 331214. The village covers a geographical area of 352.48 hectares and has a pincode of 723216. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.
Kumirdiha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kumirdiha
Population & Demographics of Kumirdiha
This section provides population and demographic details of Kumirdiha village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,961 | 1,027 | 934 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 321 | 163 | 158 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 375 | 216 | 159 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 778 | 395 | 383 |
| Literate Population | 1,006 | 636 | 370 |
| Illiterate Population | 955 | 391 | 564 |
Key population details of Kumirdiha village are given below:
- Kumirdiha village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,961, including approximately 1,027 males and 934 females, with a sex ratio of 909 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 375 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 778 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kumirdiha village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 51.30%.
- There are around 364 households in Kumirdiha village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kumirdiha
Transport facilities help residents of Kumirdiha village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kumirdiha
The following villages are located close to Kumirdiha and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kumirdiha
- Where is Kumirdiha located?
- Kumirdiha village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kumirdiha?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kumirdiha is Chatuhansa (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kumirdiha?
- The pincode of Kumirdiha is 723216.
- What is the population of Kumirdiha?
- Kumirdiha has a total population of 1,961, including 1,027 males and 934 females.
- How many households are there in Kumirdiha?
- There are 364 households in Kumirdiha.
- What is the literacy rate in Kumirdiha?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kumirdiha is 51.30%. Male literacy is 61.93% and female literacy is 39.61%.