Agdimti - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Agdimti is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 94 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agdimti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agdimti is 308985. The village covers a total geographical area of 282.88 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Agdimti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Agdimti

As per Census 2011, Agdimti village has a total population of 5,168 people, consisting of 2,614 males and 2,554 females. The village has 950 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,176 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,003 literate and 3,165 illiterate residents. Additionally, 26 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Agdimti

Agdimti 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 Agdimti

Public transport in the Agdimti is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Agdimti is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Agdimti is about 94 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agdimti

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

Health Facilities in Agdimti

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

FAQs about Agdimti