Kadighat (P) - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kadighat (P) is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 42.3 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Belbari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadighat (P) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadighat (P) is 310641. The village covers a total geographical area of 57 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kadighat (P)

According to the 2011 Census, Kadighat (P) village had a total population of 3,329 people, including 1,753 males and 1,576 females, living in 718 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.96%, with male literacy at 59.15% and female literacy at 48.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,827, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadighat (P)

Kadighat (P) 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 Kadighat (P)

Kadighat (P) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kadighat (P) is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kadighat (P) is about 42.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadighat (P)

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

Health Facilities in Kadighat (P)

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

FAQs about Kadighat (P)