Karangi - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Karangi is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 76.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karangi is 310435. The village covers a total geographical area of 303.8 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Karangi

As per Census 2011, Karangi village has a total population of 3,772 people, consisting of 1,883 males and 1,889 females. The village has 815 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 537 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,327 literate and 1,445 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Karangi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Karangi

Karangi 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 Karangi

Karangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalimgaon, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Karangi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Karangi is about 76.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karangi

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

Health Facilities in Karangi

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

FAQs about Karangi