Kalughat

Kalughat is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 27.1km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 104km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Kamalgaon Sujali is the gram panchayat of Kalughat village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalughat is 308963. The village spans a total geographical area of 229.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733207. Islampur is nearest town to Kalughat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalughat 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 Chopra Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalughat

Population of Kalughat

According to the 2011 Census, Kalughat has a total population of about 1,986, with approximately 1,016 males and 970 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 383 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 249 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 37.21%, with male literacy at about 47.93% and female literacy near 25.98%. There are around 333 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalughat's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalughat

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

Nearby Villages of Kalughat

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalughat