Kakoti - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kakoti is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 32.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Jakirpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakoti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakoti is 310799. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.13 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kakoti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kakoti

According to the 2011 Census, Kakoti village had a total population of 963 people, including 491 males and 472 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 77.52% and female literacy at 75.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 52.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakoti

Kakoti 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 Kakoti

Public transport in the Kakoti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Kakoti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kakoti is about 32.1 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 Kakoti

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

Health Facilities in Kakoti

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

FAQs about Kakoti