Kuchila

Kuchila is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.3km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 96.9km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Kamalgaon Sujali is the gram panchayat of Kuchila village.

Here you can discover what makes Kuchila unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kuchila’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kuchila

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kuchila is 308966. The village spans a total geographical area of 842.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733207. Islampur is nearest town to Kuchila village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kuchila village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chopra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kuchila

Population of Kuchila

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchila has a total population of about 9,549, with approximately 4,816 males and 4,733 females. The sex ratio is around 982 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 1,897 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 187 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 35.96%, with male literacy at about 41.92% and female literacy near 29.90%. There are around 1,625 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kuchila's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kuchila

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kuchila. As per the 2011 stats, Kuchila had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kuchila

Knowing the nearby villages of Kuchila helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kuchila.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kuchila