Kalagaon - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Kalagaon is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.8 km from Mathabhanga and around 50.7 km from Cooch Behar. Hazrahat-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagaon is 307915. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.18 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kalagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagaon village had a total population of 1,779 people, including 944 males and 835 females, living in 396 households. The sex ratio was 885 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.43%, with male literacy at 72.63% and female literacy at 61.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,072.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagaon

Kalagaon 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 Kalagaon

Kalagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gumani Hat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kalagaon is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kalagaon is about 50.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalagaon

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

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