Kumar Pukuria - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Kumar Pukuria is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Rajpur and around 25.6 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumar Pukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumar Pukuria is 333556. The village covers a total geographical area of 105.23 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kumar Pukuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumar Pukuria

According to the 2011 Census, Kumar Pukuria village had a total population of 656 people, including 330 males and 326 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.38%, with male literacy at 80.69% and female literacy at 72.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 58, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 587.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumar Pukuria

Kumar Pukuria 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 Kumar Pukuria

Kumar Pukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sonarpur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Kumar Pukuria is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kumar Pukuria is about 25.6 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 Kumar Pukuria

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

Health Facilities in Kumar Pukuria

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

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