Kumirmari - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Kumirmari is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Sonakhali and around 69.6 km from Alipore. Bharatgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumirmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumirmari is 335104. The village covers a total geographical area of 292.86 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kumirmari

As per Census 2011, Kumirmari village has a total population of 2,644 people, consisting of 1,384 males and 1,260 females. The village has 588 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 310 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,712 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 918 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumirmari

Kumirmari 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 Kumirmari

Kumirmari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Kumirmari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kumirmari is about 69.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumirmari

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

Health Facilities in Kumirmari

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

FAQs about Kumirmari