Kayadangi - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Kayadangi is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 27.9 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Siddha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kayadangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kayadangi is 344367. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.47 hectares and falls under the 721151 pincode. Kolaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kayadangi

As per Census 2011, Kayadangi village has a total population of 1,874 people, consisting of 947 males and 927 females. The village has 425 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 257 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,263 literate and 611 illiterate residents. Additionally, 919 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kayadangi

Kayadangi 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 Kayadangi

Kayadangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhogpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaghat to Kayadangi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Kayadangi is about 27.9 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 Kayadangi

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

Health Facilities in Kayadangi

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

FAQs about Kayadangi