Kalagaon

Kalagaon is a village located in Mathabhanga I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.8km away from sub-district headquarter Mathabhanga (tehsildar office) and 50.7km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Hazrahat I is the gram panchayat of Kalagaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalagaon unique in its vibrant Mathabhanga I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Kalagaon’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 Kalagaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalagaon is 307915. The village spans a total geographical area of 185.18 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736146. Mathabhanga is nearest town to Kalagaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalagaon 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 Mathabhanga 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 Kalagaon

Population of Kalagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagaon has a total population of about 1,779, with approximately 944 males and 835 females. The sex ratio is around 884 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 207 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,072 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 59.58%, with male literacy at about 64.09% and female literacy near 54.49%. There are around 396 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalagaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalagaon

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagaon

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalagaon