Aliganj

Aliganj is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.5km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 82km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Gunjaria is the gram panchayat of Aliganj village.

Here you can discover what makes Aliganj unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Aliganj’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Aliganj

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Aliganj is 309011. The village spans a total geographical area of 422.69 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Aliganj village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Aliganj village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Islampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Aliganj

Population of Aliganj

According to the 2011 Census, Aliganj has a total population of about 4,940, with approximately 2,456 males and 2,484 females. The sex ratio is around 1011 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 944 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 844 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 877. The overall literacy rate is approximately 43.26%, with male literacy at about 47.60% and female literacy near 38.97%. There are around 960 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Aliganj's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Aliganj

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Aliganj. As per the 2011 stats, Aliganj had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Aliganj

Knowing the nearby villages of Aliganj helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Aliganj.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aliganj