Kalughat - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kalughat is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 104 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Kamalgaon-sujali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalughat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalughat is 308963. The village covers a total geographical area of 229.45 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kalughat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chopra Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Darjeeling Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalughat

As per Census 2011, Kalughat village has a total population of 1,986 people, consisting of 1,016 males and 970 females. The village has 333 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 383 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 739 literate and 1,247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 249 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalughat are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalughat

Kalughat 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 Kalughat

Kalughat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kalughat is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kalughat is about 104 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalughat

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

Health Facilities in Kalughat

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

FAQs about Kalughat