Kaliganj - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Kaliganj is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.4 km from Dinhata and around 39 km from Cooch Behar. Gosanimari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliganj is 308469. The village covers a total geographical area of 31.34 hectares and falls under the 736145 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kaliganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaliganj

As per Census 2011, Kaliganj village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 217 males and 183 females. The village has 88 households and a sex ratio of 843 females per 1,000 males. There are 47 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 240 literate and 160 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliganj

Kaliganj 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 Kaliganj

Kaliganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Kaliganj is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kaliganj is about 39 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 Kaliganj

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

Health Facilities in Kaliganj

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

FAQs about Kaliganj