Kendudanga - Habibpur, Malda

Kendudanga is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from Habibpur and around 32 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kendudanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kendudanga is 312962. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.6 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 46 km away.

Kendudanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kendudanga

As per Census 2011, Kendudanga village has a total population of 1,055 people, consisting of 509 males and 546 females. The village has 255 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 119 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 583 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 402 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,055509546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1196653
Scheduled Castes (SC)402205197
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1657293
Literate Population583315268
Illiterate Population472194278

Nearby Villages of Kendudanga

Kendudanga 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)
Kathra NaoparaNorth0.97 km
CharaigolaSouth-East1.21 km
KiolSouth1.41 km
BaidyapurSouth-East1.46 km
PerapurNorth-West1.47 km
Jamir PukurNorth-East1.60 km
ParaliaEast1.87 km
NarsingbatiNorth2.04 km
AihodangaSouth-West2.09 km
Bankail BishnupurSouth-East2.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kendudanga

Kendudanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kendudanga is about 46 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kendudanga is about 32 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 Kendudanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kendudanga

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

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

FAQs about Kendudanga

Where is Kendudanga located?

Kendudanga village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kendudanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Kendudanga is Aktail.

What is the pincode of Kendudanga?

The pincode of Kendudanga is 732122.

What is the population of Kendudanga?

Kendudanga has a total population of 1,055, including 509 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Kendudanga?

There are 255 households in Kendudanga.

What is the literacy rate in Kendudanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kendudanga is 55.26%. Male literacy is 61.89% and female literacy is 49.08%.