Kadigaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kadigaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 78.8 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kadigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadigaon is 309029. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.31 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kadigaon 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 Kadigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kadigaon village had a total population of 309 people, including 139 males and 170 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 1,223 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.88%, with male literacy at 57.55% and female literacy at 47.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Kadigaon

Kadigaon 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 Kadigaon

Public transport in the Kadigaon 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 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kadigaon is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kadigaon is about 78.8 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 Kadigaon

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

Health Facilities in Kadigaon

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

FAQs about Kadigaon