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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kuruli village had a total population of 5,755 people, including 2,947 males and 2,808 females, living in 1,219 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.41%, with male literacy at 67.33% and female literacy at 59.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 990.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kuruli