Churulia

It is the birthplace of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, and the resting place of his wife Pramila Devi. Many of the manuscripts, medallions and other belongings of the poet are preserved at Nazrul Academy in the village. Nearby, there is a college bearing the poet's name. Nazrul Academy was established in 1958.[http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-02-08&usrsess=1624163791968&clid=23&id=173669 The Statesman 8 February 2007] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929124120/http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?date=2007-02-08&usrsess=1624163791968&clid=23&id=173669 |date=29 September 2007 }}

It is believed that there was a fort at Churulia in olden days. It fell to Sher Khan, the Afghan chieftain in the 16th century.Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), {{in lang|bn}}, Vol I, p 181, Radical Impression. {{ISBN|81-85459-36-3}} A mound in the village is believed to contain the ruins of the fort.

During the Muslim rule a mosque was built at Churulia. It is a good example of Islamic architecture.Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p 249

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Churulia is located at {{coord|23.78|N|87.08|E|}}.[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/28/Churulia.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Churulia] It has an average elevation of 94 metres (311 feet).

Churulia is located on the south bank of Ajay River.

According to the 2011 census, 83.33% of the population of Asansol Sadar subdivision was urban and 16.67% was rural.{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2014 Burdwan |work = Table 2.2, 2.4(a) |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |access-date = 4 September 2018 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook |archive-date = 21 January 2019 |url-status = dead }} In 2015, the municipal areas of Kulti, Raniganj and Jamuria were included within the jurisdiction of Asansol Municipal Corporation.{{cite web | url = https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf | title = The Kolkata Gazette | work = Notification No. 335/MA/O/C-4/1M-36/2014 dated 3 June 2015 | publisher = Department of Municipal Affairs, Government of West Bengal | access-date = 4 September 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170312033552/https://www.wbdma.gov.in/circulars/249-135-ma_2015-2016.pdf | archive-date = 12 March 2017 | url-status = dead }} Asansol Sadar subdivision has 26 (+1 partly) Census Towns.(partly presented in the map alongside; all places marked on the map are linked in the full-screen map).

According to the 2011 Census of India Churulia had a total population of 8,173 of which 4,203 (51%) were males and 3,970 (49%) were females. Population below in the age range 0–6 years was 1,286. The total number of literate persons in Churulia was 4,470 (64.70% of the population over 6 years).{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | access-date = 18 February 2017 }}

*For language details see Jamuria (community development block)#Language and religion

Churulia is situated in the heart of Raniganj Coalfield, one of India's coal mining areas.Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p 48

There are two minibus routes serving Churulia – one from Churulia to Asansol via Kalla and Domahani, and other from Churulia (Ajay Ghat) to Chittaranjan via Asansol and Chandrachur.[http://www.bardhaman.nic.in/mv/pr_mb_1_100.pdf Minbus Permit Register] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927062443/http://www.bardhaman.nic.in/mv/pr_mb_1_100.pdf |date=2007-09-27 }}

Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya was established in 1981 at Churulia. It is affiliated with Kazi Nazrul University. It offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, geography, political science and B.Com.{{cite web | url = https://knim.org/ | title = Kazi Nazrul Islam Mahavidyalaya | publisher = KNIM | access-date = 2 March 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170303201153/https://knim.org/ | archive-date = 3 March 2017 | url-status = dead }}

There is a primary health centre at Churulia, with 6 beds.{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 12 May 2020 | archive-date = 21 April 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180421215645/https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | url-status = dead }}

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• [http://www.maplandia.com/india/west-bengal/birbhum-situri/churulia/ Satellite view]

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