Kharikadighi - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kharikadighi is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 86.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharikadighi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharikadighi is 310360. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.47 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kharikadighi

According to the 2011 Census, Kharikadighi village had a total population of 386 people, including 186 males and 200 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 1,075 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.65%, with male literacy at 53.37% and female literacy at 50.00%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharikadighi

Kharikadighi 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 Kharikadighi

Kharikadighi 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 Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Kharikadighi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kharikadighi is about 86.2 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 Kharikadighi

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

Health Facilities in Kharikadighi

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

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