Kamardanga - Bamangola, Malda

Kamardanga is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.7 km from Pakuahat and around 36.4 km from English Bazar. Pakuahat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamardanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamardanga is 312883. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.24 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kamardanga

As per Census 2011, Kamardanga village has a total population of 1,125 people, consisting of 601 males and 524 females. The village has 246 households and a sex ratio of 871 females per 1,000 males. There are 99 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 848 literate and 277 illiterate residents. Additionally, 722 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 96 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamardanga are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,125601524
Child Population (0–6 yrs)994653
Scheduled Castes (SC)722395327
Scheduled Tribes (ST)964947
Literate Population848486362
Illiterate Population277115162

Nearby Villages of Kamardanga

Kamardanga 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThinagarEast0.80 km
MeherparaNorth-West0.91 km
MahupaulWest0.97 km
PaulNorth1.00 km
ChandipurSouth-West1.39 km
JaitanEast1.51 km
Gaur NandanbatiNorth-East1.51 km
SalalpurSouth1.61 km
TurukmanailWest1.71 km
GurnagarNorth-East1.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamardanga

Public transport in the Kamardanga is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kamardanga is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kamardanga is about 36.4 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 Kamardanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kamardanga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kamardanga

Where is Kamardanga located?

Kamardanga village is located in Bamangola Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kamardanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamardanga is Pakuahat.

What is the pincode of Kamardanga?

The pincode of Kamardanga is 732138.

What is the population of Kamardanga?

Kamardanga has a total population of 1,125, including 601 males and 524 females.

How many households are there in Kamardanga?

There are 246 households in Kamardanga.

What is the literacy rate in Kamardanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamardanga is 75.38%. Male literacy is 80.87% and female literacy is 69.08%.