Kathalhat Hosenpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kathalhat Hosenpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 51.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathalhat Hosenpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathalhat Hosenpur is 310587. The village covers a total geographical area of 590.83 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kathalhat Hosenpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kathalhat Hosenpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kathalhat Hosenpur village had a total population of 4,068 people, including 2,073 males and 1,995 females, living in 894 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.44%, with male literacy at 65.50% and female literacy at 55.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,483, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 820.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathalhat Hosenpur

Kathalhat Hosenpur 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 Kathalhat Hosenpur

Kathalhat Hosenpur 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 29.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Kathalhat Hosenpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kathalhat Hosenpur is about 51.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathalhat Hosenpur

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

Health Facilities in Kathalhat Hosenpur

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

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