Kalugachh - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kalugachh is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 98.1 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalugachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalugachh is 308952. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.65 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kalugachh 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 Kalugachh

According to the 2011 Census, Kalugachh village had a total population of 1,960 people, including 1,017 males and 943 females, living in 353 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.39%, with male literacy at 51.29% and female literacy at 34.72%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalugachh

Kalugachh 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 Kalugachh

Public transport in the Kalugachh is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kalugachh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kalugachh is about 98.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalugachh

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

Health Facilities in Kalugachh

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

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