Kursi
Kursi is a revenue village in Krishnagar - I block, Nadia district, West Bengal. It had a population of 1,027 in 247 households (Census 2011).
1,027 people. 247 homes.
Krishnagar - I block, Nadia district, West Bengal.
Kursi today
- Brinjal₹3,500Karimpur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Green Chilli₹4,900Karimpur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
- Jute₹11,300Karimpur APMC · 24 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Kursi is a village in Krishnagar - I block, Nadia district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 1,027 people in 247 households, with a literacy rate of 46.7%. It is administered by the Joania gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 741317.
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Gram panchayat
Kursi is in the Joania gram panchayat.
Other villages in Joania
- Raotara
- Boalia
- Bishnupur
- Joania
- Kundapara
- Chhunchia
- Hazrapal
- Sardanga
- Singadanga
- Tiabali
- Monipota
- Malipota
- Ektarpur
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kursi compares
By population, Kursi is #69 of 87 inhabited villages in Krishnagar - I block.
| — | Kursi | Krishnagar - I block | Nadia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 46.7% | 71.4% | 70.8% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 927 | 942 | 941 |
| People per household | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 741317
- Bhaluka · Krishnagar - I
- Pansila · Nabadwip
- Simul Gachi · Nabadwip
- Baliadanga · Krishnagar - I
- Tetla · Krishnagar - I
- Satkulta · Krishnagar - I
- Boalia · Krishnagar - I
- Joania · Krishnagar - I
- Sijaipur · Krishnagar - I
All villages with PIN 741317 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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- Search the electoral roll ↗
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News near Kursi
Press releases from the government and the district administration, with a link to each original.
From Nadia district
- Notice Inviting Applications for Six Different Training Programmes on Processing and Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables.
District Administration, Nadia · 12 Oct 2026
- Notice Inviting Applications for 4 nos. block level training Programmes on Processing and Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables.
District Administration, Nadia · 12 Oct 2026
- CAA hearing schedule for Nadia district.
District Administration, Nadia · 1 Oct 2026
- Notice Regarding Requisition of Krishak Bandhu Fund for Nadia District from 01.09.2026 to 15.09.2026.
District Administration, Nadia · 28 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Kursi
Recruitment notices from official commissions. Dates and numbers are taken from the notice itself.
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Essential services & places near Kursi
Kursi isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Krishnagar - I block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices809 in Nadia district
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
- ATM (no name listed)
ATM
Bank
Post office
Post office
Hospitals & clinics171 in Nadia district
Clinic
Near Maheshganj Bazar, Maheshganj
Primary / community health centre
Majhdia Road, Near Asannagar Bazar Bus Stop, Asannagar
Schools & anganwadis58 in Nadia district
- Bhaktivedanta Gurukula
School
- Bhaktivedanta National School
School
- Gurukula (mataji)
School
- Our Little Vaishnavas
School
- Shri Mayapur International School
School
- Shri Mayapur International School (СМИС) Srila Prabhubada Ashram
School
Colleges & universities26 in Nadia district
- Mayapur Institute
Coaching / training institute
Police & fire stations6 in Nadia district
Revenue & panchayat offices4 in Nadia district
- Nabadwip Panchayat Samity
Gram Panchayat office
Government offices15 in Nadia district
Temples63 in Nadia district
- Community Hall
Temple
- Japa Round
Temple
- Pancha Tattva Temple
Temple
- Santa Goswami Goria Math
Temple
- Shiva Doba
Temple
- Sri Chandrodaya Mandir
Temple
Churches3 in Nadia district
Mosques2 in Nadia district
Other places of worship18 in Nadia district
- Gaura Daha
Place of worship
- Mayamari
Place of worship
- Surabhi kunj
Place of worship
Transport104 in Nadia district
- Mahesh Ganj
Bus stop
- Taranpur Ghat
Ferry / boat jetty
- Amghata
Railway station
- Dignagar
Railway station
Agriculture services13 in Nadia district
Community places159 in Nadia district
- Vaishava Samadhis
Cremation / burial ground
- Damodar Park
Park
- Grihastha Area
Park
- Kirtan Park
Park
- Vrindavan
Park
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Kursi on the map
Electoral profile
Listed in this constituency by the Local Government Directory (LGD) and checked against map locations nearby. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); Election Commission of India, West Bengal Assembly 2026 (via OpenCity).
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Questions about Kursi
- Where is Kursi located?
- Kursi is a village in Krishnagar - I block of Nadia district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Kursi in?
- Kursi is in Nadia district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Kursi belong to?
- Kursi comes under the Joania gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Kursi?
- The pincode of Kursi, Krishnagar - I, Nadia is 741317.
- What is the population of Kursi?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kursi had a population of 1,027 (533 males and 494 females).
- How many households are there in Kursi?
- Kursi had 247 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Kursi?
- The literacy rate of Kursi was 46.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Kursi?
- Kursi had 927 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kursi in?
- Kursi is in the Ranaghat Lok Sabha constituency.
- Who is the MP for Kursi?
- Jagannath Sarkar (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Ranaghat Lok Sabha seat, which includes Kursi, in 2024.
- Which assembly constituency is Kursi in?
- Kursi is in the Nabadwip assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
- Who is the MLA for Kursi?
- Srutisekhar Goswami (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Nabadwip assembly seat, which includes Kursi, in 2026.
- What is the LGD code of Kursi?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kursi is 321705 and its Census 2011 village code is 321705.
- Which villages are near Kursi?
- Other villages in Krishnagar - I block include Adapota, Amghata, Andulpota, Arsihari, Asannagar.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Krishnagar - I block
- Subarna Behar
- Bhaluka
- Krishnanagar (P)
- Asannagar
- Dafarpota
- Dakshinjhitkipota
- Jalalkhali
- Bhimpur
- Amghata
- Rui Pukur (P)
- Senpur
- Dogachhi (P)
- Jatrapur
- Naldaha
- Jahangirpur
- Itla
- Dignagar
- Usidpur
- Kulgachhi
- Simul Tala
- Durgapur
- Hara Nagar
- Bhandar Khola
- Pukurgachhi
- Hatisala
- Gobrapota
- Raotara
- Paninala
- Damodarkhali
- Naduria
Latest reports up to 24 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinjal | Karimpur APMC | 3,400 | 3,600 | 3,500 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Karimpur APMC | 4,800 | 5,000 | 4,900 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Jute · TD-5 | Karimpur APMC | 11,200 | 11,500 | 11,300 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Mustard · Yellow (Black) | Karimpur APMC | 7,700 | 7,900 | 7,800 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Onion · Nasik | Karimpur APMC | 4,700 | 4,900 | 4,800 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Potato · Jyoti | Karimpur APMC | 790 | 810 | 800 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Rice · Fine | Karimpur APMC | 4,900 | 5,100 | 5,000 | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Wheat | Karimpur APMC | 2,500 | 2,700 | 2,600 | 24 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
