Kadambagachhi - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Kadambagachhi is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 6.9 km from Barasat. Kadambagachhi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadambagachhi is 323212. The village covers a total geographical area of 313.07 hectares and falls under the 700125 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kadambagachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kadambagachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Kadambagachhi village had a total population of 8,240 people, including 4,182 males and 4,058 females, living in 1,790 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.95%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 76.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population8,2404,1824,058
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,027527500
Scheduled Castes (SC)965046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1275
Literate Population5,7673,0282,739
Illiterate Population2,4731,1541,319

Nearby Villages of Kadambagachhi

Kadambagachhi 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)
Chak DwarakpurSouth-West1.09 km
KalsaraNorth1.49 km
PathraSouth-West1.72 km
PuturiNorth-East2.14 km
KanthaliaNorth-West2.54 km
UlaNorth2.58 km
Purbba IchapurWest2.68 km
LakshmipurWest2.92 km
DaspuldangaWest2.92 km
RaghubirpurNorth-East3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadambagachhi

Kadambagachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahira Kalibari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Kadambagachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kadambagachhi is about 6.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kadambagachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadambagachhi

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

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

FAQs about Kadambagachhi

Where is Kadambagachhi located?

Kadambagachhi village is located in Barasat - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kadambagachhi?

Kadambagachhi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadambagachhi?

The pincode of Kadambagachhi is 700125.

What is the population of Kadambagachhi?

Kadambagachhi had a total population of 8,240, including 4,182 males and 4,058 females.

How many households are there in Kadambagachhi?

Kadambagachhi had 1,790 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kadambagachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadambagachhi was 79.95%. Male literacy was 82.85% and female literacy was 76.98%.