Aliganj - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Aliganj is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 82 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Gunjaria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Aliganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Aliganj is 309011. The village covers a total geographical area of 422.69 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Aliganj 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 Aliganj

According to the 2011 Census, Aliganj village had a total population of 4,940 people, including 2,456 males and 2,484 females, living in 960 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.48%, with male literacy at 58.92% and female literacy at 48.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 844, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 877.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Aliganj

Aliganj 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 Aliganj

Aliganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Aliganj is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Aliganj is about 82 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 Aliganj

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

Health Facilities in Aliganj

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

FAQs about Aliganj