Kunargaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kunargaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 76.2 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunargaon is 309041. The village covers a total geographical area of 306.75 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kunargaon 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 Kunargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kunargaon village had a total population of 1,980 people, including 1,003 males and 977 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.35%, with male literacy at 44.92% and female literacy at 39.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 347, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 251.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunargaon

Kunargaon 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 Kunargaon

Public transport in the Kunargaon is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gunjaria, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kunargaon is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kunargaon is about 76.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunargaon

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

Health Facilities in Kunargaon

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

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