Kalanagin

Kalanagin is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 39.2km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 71.3km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Gaisal Ii is the gram panchayat of Kalanagin village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalanagin unique in its vibrant Islampur-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kalanagin’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 Kalanagin

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalanagin is 309048. The village spans a total geographical area of 560.49 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Kalanagin village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalanagin 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 Kalanagin

Population of Kalanagin

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanagin has a total population of about 3,265, with approximately 1,761 males and 1,504 females. The sex ratio is around 854 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 451 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,723 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 155. The overall literacy rate is approximately 52.37%, with male literacy at about 57.86% and female literacy near 45.94%. There are around 689 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalanagin's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalanagin

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanagin

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

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