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.

According to the 2011 census, 83.33% of the population of Asansol Sadar subdivision was urban and 16.67% was rural.

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.

It offers honours courses in Bengali, Hindi, English, history, geography, political science and B.Com.