Kendangal - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kendangal is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 28.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendangal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendangal is 317928. The village covers a total geographical area of 374.36 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kendangal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kendangal

As per Census 2011, Kendangal village has a total population of 2,344 people, consisting of 1,197 males and 1,147 females. The village has 560 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,459 literate and 885 illiterate residents. Additionally, 521 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 302 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kendangal

Kendangal 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 Kendangal

Kendangal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Prantik, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kendangal is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kendangal is about 28.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kendangal

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

Health Facilities in Kendangal

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

FAQs about Kendangal