Kunargaon

Kunargaon is a village located in Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 14.7km away from sub-district headquarter Islampur (tehsildar office) and 76.2km away from district headquarter Raiganj. As per 2009 stats, Panditpota Ii is the gram panchayat of Kunargaon village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kunargaon is 309041. The village spans a total geographical area of 306.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733202. Islampur is nearest town to Kunargaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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

Google Map of Kunargaon

Population of Kunargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kunargaon has a total population of about 1,980, with approximately 1,003 males and 977 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 360 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 347 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 251. The overall literacy rate is approximately 34.65%, with male literacy at about 37.49% and female literacy near 31.73%. There are around 395 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kunargaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kunargaon

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

Nearby Villages of Kunargaon

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

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