Kushdanga - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Kushdanga is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12 km from Amdanga and around 13.9 km from Barasat. Taraberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kushdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kushdanga is 323037. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.28 hectares and falls under the 743126 pincode. Kanchrapara is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kushdanga

As per Census 2011, Kushdanga village has a total population of 2,024 people, consisting of 1,055 males and 969 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 918 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,537 literate and 487 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,949 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kushdanga

Kushdanga 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 Kushdanga

Kushdanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jagadal, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kanchrapara to Kushdanga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kushdanga is about 13.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kushdanga

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

Health Facilities in Kushdanga

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

FAQs about Kushdanga