Kutumposa - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kutumposa is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 81.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kutumposa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kutumposa is 309009. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.41 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kutumposa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kutumposa

As per Census 2011, Kutumposa village has a total population of 1,597 people, consisting of 838 males and 759 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 814 literate and 783 illiterate residents. Additionally, 175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,597838759
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266139127
Scheduled Castes (SC)17510372
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1-1
Literate Population814457357
Illiterate Population783381402

Nearby Villages of Kutumposa

Kutumposa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DumrullaNorth-East1.11 km
SamsergaonWest1.12 km
PanditpotaSouth-West1.38 km
Sialtor TaranjanbariNorth-West1.85 km
GhoramaraNorth-East2.14 km
BijekhorSouth2.26 km
KhabargaonEast2.34 km
PhulharSouth2.34 km
NarayanpurSouth-West2.41 km
Barhat (p)North2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kutumposa

Public transport in the Kutumposa is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kutumposa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kutumposa is about 81.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kutumposa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kutumposa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kutumposa

Where is Kutumposa located?

Kutumposa village is located in Islampur Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kutumposa?

The Gram Panchayat of Kutumposa is Panditpota-i.

What is the pincode of Kutumposa?

The pincode of Kutumposa is 733202.

What is the population of Kutumposa?

Kutumposa has a total population of 1,597, including 838 males and 759 females.

How many households are there in Kutumposa?

There are 291 households in Kutumposa.

What is the literacy rate in Kutumposa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kutumposa is 50.97%. Male literacy is 54.53% and female literacy is 47.04%.