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.

Kalughat has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

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.

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Population of Kalughat

Below is a concise population overview of Kalughat as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,986 1,016 970
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 383 174 209
Scheduled Castes (SC) 249 133 116
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2 N/A 2
Literate Population 739 487 252
Illiterate Population 1,247 529 718

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kalughat village:

  • The total population of Kalughat village is around 1,986, including approximately 1,016 males and 970 females, with a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 383 children aged 0–6 years in Kalughat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kalughat village has 249 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 2 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kalughat village is about 37.21%, with male literacy at 47.93% and female literacy at 25.98%.
  • There are around 333 households in Kalughat village.

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.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kalughat

Where is Kalughat located?
Kalughat village is situated in Islampur Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalughat?
The Gram Panchayat of Kalughat is Kamalgaon Sujali (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kalughat?
The pincode of Kalughat is 733207, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kalughat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalughat is 1,986, with 1,016 males and 970 females.
How many households are there in Kalughat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kalughat village has a total of 333 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kalughat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalughat is 37.21%. The male literacy rate is 47.93%, while the female literacy rate is 25.98%.