Kandaha - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kandaha is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 87.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Udaypur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandaha is 310497. The village covers a total geographical area of 148.87 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kandaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kandaha village had a total population of 1,194 people, including 630 males and 564 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.38%, with male literacy at 73.89% and female literacy at 62.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 534, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandaha

Kandaha 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 Kandaha

Kandaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Kandaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kandaha is about 87.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandaha

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

Health Facilities in Kandaha

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

FAQs about Kandaha