Gaodhuakalang - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Gaodhuakalang is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 109 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Lakhipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gaodhuakalang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gaodhuakalang is 308916. The village covers a total geographical area of 301.89 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Gaodhuakalang

As per Census 2011, Gaodhuakalang village has a total population of 1,555 people, consisting of 804 males and 751 females. The village has 273 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 280 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 857 literate and 698 illiterate residents. Additionally, 509 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gaodhuakalang

Gaodhuakalang 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 Gaodhuakalang

Gaodhuakalang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tin Mile Hat, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Gaodhuakalang is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Gaodhuakalang is about 109 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gaodhuakalang

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

Health Facilities in Gaodhuakalang

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

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