Kakdwip - Kakdwip, South 24 Parganas

Kakdwip is a village situated in the Kakdwip subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.9 km from Kakdwip and around 79.3 km from Alipore. Swami Bibekananda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kakdwip village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kakdwip is 335236. The village covers a total geographical area of 536.21 hectares and falls under the 743347 pincode. D/harbour is the nearest town, located about 44 km away.

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

Population of Kakdwip

As per Census 2011, Kakdwip village has a total population of 19,368 people, consisting of 9,896 males and 9,472 females. The village has 4,448 households and a sex ratio of 957 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,872 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 14,173 literate and 5,195 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9,130 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 57 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kakdwip

Kakdwip 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 Kakdwip

Kakdwip is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kakdwip, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from D/harbour to Kakdwip is about 44 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kakdwip is about 79.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kakdwip

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

Health Facilities in Kakdwip

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

FAQs about Kakdwip