Kaoagap - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Kaoagap is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 26.7 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Ramshai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaoagap village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaoagap is 307514. The village covers a total geographical area of 479 hectares and falls under the 735224 pincode. Maynaguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kaoagap

According to the 2011 Census, Kaoagap village had a total population of 2,808 people, including 1,475 males and 1,333 females, living in 635 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.55%, with male literacy at 71.74% and female literacy at 56.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 249.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaoagap

Kaoagap 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 Kaoagap

Kaoagap is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Betgara, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maynaguri to Kaoagap is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kaoagap is about 26.7 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 Kaoagap

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

Health Facilities in Kaoagap

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

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