Kandighi

Kandighi is a village located in Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 11.7km away from sub-district headquarter Dubrajpur (tehsildar office) and 29.1km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Paduma is the gram panchayat of Kandighi village.

Here you can discover what makes Kandighi unique in its vibrant Dubrajpur-Birbhum region. You’ll see Kandighi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kandighi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kandighi is 318266. The village spans a total geographical area of 65.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731124. Dubrajpur is nearest town to Kandighi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kandighi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kandighi

Population of Kandighi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandighi has a total population of about 309, with approximately 160 males and 149 females. The sex ratio is around 931 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 32 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 177 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 50. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.57%, with male literacy at about 56.88% and female literacy near 37.58%. There are around 65 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kandighi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kandighi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kandighi. As per the 2011 stats, Kandighi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kandighi

Knowing the nearby villages of Kandighi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kandighi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kandighi