Kuchila - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kuchila is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 96.9 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Kamalgaon-sujali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kuchila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kuchila is 308966. The village covers a total geographical area of 842.56 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kuchila

According to the 2011 Census, Kuchila village had a total population of 9,549 people, including 4,816 males and 4,733 females, living in 1,625 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.88%, with male literacy at 52.52% and female literacy at 37.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187.

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

Nearby Villages of Kuchila

Kuchila 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 Kuchila

Kuchila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kuchila is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kuchila is about 96.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kuchila

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

Health Facilities in Kuchila

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

FAQs about Kuchila