Kurhila - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kurhila is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Matikunda-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurhila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurhila is 309002. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.57 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kurhila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurhila

According to the 2011 Census, Kurhila village had a total population of 307 people, including 157 males and 150 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.71%, with male literacy at 95.68% and female literacy at 74.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurhila

Kurhila 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 Kurhila

Kurhila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kurhila is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kurhila is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurhila

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

Health Facilities in Kurhila

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

FAQs about Kurhila