Kendgara - Khoyrasol, Birbhum

Kendgara is a village situated in the Khoyrasol subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Khoyrasol and around 36.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kendgore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendgara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendgara is 318368. The village covers a total geographical area of 283.28 hectares and falls under the 731125 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Kendgara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kendgara

As per Census 2011, Kendgara village has a total population of 2,110 people, consisting of 1,124 males and 986 females. The village has 435 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,365 literate and 745 illiterate residents. Additionally, 606 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1101,124986
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245136109
Scheduled Castes (SC)606326280
Literate Population1,365799566
Illiterate Population745325420

Nearby Villages of Kendgara

Kendgara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JamrandEast1.34 km
ChurarSouth-East1.60 km
Purba BarkolaNorth-West1.78 km
BankatiNorth-East1.91 km
MatialaEast2.07 km
PansuriNorth2.23 km
MaynadalNorth-East2.63 km
BhimgaraSouth-East2.66 km
KrishnapurWest2.70 km
Chak GobindaWest2.81 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kendgara

Kendgara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhimgara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kendgara is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kendgara is about 36.5 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 Kendgara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kendgara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kendgara

Where is Kendgara located?

Kendgara village is located in Khoyrasol Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kendgara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kendgara is Kendgore.

What is the pincode of Kendgara?

The pincode of Kendgara is 731125.

What is the population of Kendgara?

Kendgara has a total population of 2,110, including 1,124 males and 986 females.

How many households are there in Kendgara?

There are 435 households in Kendgara.

What is the literacy rate in Kendgara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kendgara is 64.69%. Male literacy is 71.09% and female literacy is 57.40%.