Khabargaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Khabargaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khabargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khabargaon is 309004. The village covers a total geographical area of 482.38 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khabargaon 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 Khabargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Khabargaon village had a total population of 5,148 people, including 2,672 males and 2,476 females, living in 952 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.09%, with male literacy at 51.72% and female literacy at 37.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Khabargaon

Khabargaon 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 Khabargaon

Public transport in the Khabargaon is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aluabari Road, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Khabargaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Khabargaon is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khabargaon

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

Health Facilities in Khabargaon

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

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