Kuruli - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Kuruli is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Piyali and around 36.8 km from Alipore. Hardhah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuruli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuruli is 333987. The village covers a total geographical area of 162.3 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kuruli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baruipur Purba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kuruli

As per Census 2011, Kuruli village has a total population of 5,755 people, consisting of 2,947 males and 2,808 females. The village has 1,219 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 880 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,091 literate and 2,664 illiterate residents. Additionally, 990 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kuruli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7552,9472,808
Child Population (0–6 yrs)880483397
Scheduled Castes (SC)990532458
Literate Population3,0911,6591,432
Illiterate Population2,6641,2881,376

Nearby Villages of Kuruli

Kuruli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChhaniWest0.85 km
HardahaNorth-East1.06 km
RamdhariEast1.08 km
Joykrishna NagarNorth-West1.30 km
BetberiaNorth-East2.06 km
GholaSouth-East2.06 km
KalabaruWest2.13 km
Tengar BariaNorth-West2.48 km
Brinda KhaliSouth-West2.59 km
Dakshin GholaSouth2.95 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kuruli

Kuruli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Kuruli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kuruli is about 36.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuruli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kuruli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kuruli

Where is Kuruli located?

Kuruli village is located in Baruipur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kuruli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kuruli is Hardhah.

What is the pincode of Kuruli?

The pincode of Kuruli is 700144.

What is the population of Kuruli?

Kuruli has a total population of 5,755, including 2,947 males and 2,808 females.

How many households are there in Kuruli?

There are 1,219 households in Kuruli.

What is the literacy rate in Kuruli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kuruli is 53.71%. Male literacy is 56.29% and female literacy is 51.00%.