Kaliganj

Kaliganj is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.4km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Gosanimari Ii is the gram panchayat of Kaliganj village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaliganj unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Kaliganj’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaliganj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaliganj is 308469. The village spans a total geographical area of 31.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Kaliganj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaliganj village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaliganj

Population of Kaliganj

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliganj has a total population of about 400, with approximately 217 males and 183 females. The sex ratio is around 843 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 47 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 328 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.00%, with male literacy at about 70.05% and female literacy near 48.09%. There are around 88 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaliganj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaliganj

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaliganj. As per the 2011 stats, Kaliganj had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaliganj

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaliganj helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaliganj.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaliganj