Kadighat

Kadighat is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.1km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 42.3km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Belbari Ii is the gram panchayat of Kadighat village.

Here you can discover what makes Kadighat unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kadighat’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kadighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kadighat is 310641. The village spans a total geographical area of 57 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Kadighat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kadighat village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kadighat

Population of Kadighat

According to the 2011 Census, Kadighat has a total population of about 3,329, with approximately 1,753 males and 1,576 females. The sex ratio is around 899 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 447 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,827 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 71. The overall literacy rate is approximately 46.71%, with male literacy at about 51.06% and female literacy near 41.88%. There are around 718 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kadighat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kadighat

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kadighat. As per the 2011 stats, Kadighat had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kadighat

Knowing the nearby villages of Kadighat helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kadighat.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kadighat