Dakshin Kadamgachhi - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Dakshin Kadamgachhi is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 94.6 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Agdimti-khanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kadamgachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kadamgachhi is 308984. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.93 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Dakshin Kadamgachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Dakshin Kadamgachhi

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kadamgachhi village had a total population of 1,921 people, including 998 males and 923 females, living in 382 households. The sex ratio was 925 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.68%, with male literacy at 62.19% and female literacy at 42.64%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Kadamgachhi

Dakshin Kadamgachhi 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 Dakshin Kadamgachhi

Public transport in the Dakshin Kadamgachhi 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 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Dakshin Kadamgachhi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Dakshin Kadamgachhi is about 94.6 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 Dakshin Kadamgachhi

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Kadamgachhi

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

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