Kantadighi Kumarpara - Mal, Jalpaiguri

Kantadighi Kumarpara is a village situated in the Mal subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malbazar and around 35.7 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Kumlai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kantadighi Kumarpara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kantadighi Kumarpara is 306935. The village covers a total geographical area of 446.3 hectares and falls under the 735230 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kantadighi Kumarpara

According to the 2011 Census, Kantadighi Kumarpara village had a total population of 3,823 people, including 1,949 males and 1,874 females, living in 834 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.49%, with male literacy at 79.89% and female literacy at 62.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 709, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 806.

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

Nearby Villages of Kantadighi Kumarpara

Kantadighi Kumarpara 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 Kantadighi Kumarpara

Kantadighi Kumarpara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is New Mal Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Kantadighi Kumarpara is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kantadighi Kumarpara is about 35.7 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 Kantadighi Kumarpara

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

Health Facilities in Kantadighi Kumarpara

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

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