Kundargaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Kundargaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 73.4 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Panditpota-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kundargaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kundargaon is 309042. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.59 hectares and falls under the 733202 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kundargaon 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 Kundargaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kundargaon village had a total population of 3,306 people, including 1,677 males and 1,629 females, living in 619 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.61%, with male literacy at 66.38% and female literacy at 52.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,027, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 859.

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

Nearby Villages of Kundargaon

Kundargaon 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 Kundargaon

Kundargaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 48.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Kundargaon is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Kundargaon is about 73.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kundargaon

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

Health Facilities in Kundargaon

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

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