Kandighi - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kandighi is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 29.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandighi is 318266. The village covers a total geographical area of 65.62 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kandighi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dubrajpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandighi

According to the 2011 Census, Kandighi village had a total population of 309 people, including 160 males and 149 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.07%, with male literacy at 65.00% and female literacy at 40.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 177, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 50.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kandighi

Kandighi 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 Kandighi

Kandighi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kandighi is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kandighi is about 29.1 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 Kandighi

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

Health Facilities in Kandighi

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

FAQs about Kandighi