Uttar Kadamgachh - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Uttar Kadamgachh is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Kadamgachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Kadamgachh is 308957. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.31 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Uttar Kadamgachh 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 Uttar Kadamgachh

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Kadamgachh village had a total population of 2,623 people, including 1,384 males and 1,239 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 895 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.42%, with male literacy at 58.22% and female literacy at 43.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Kadamgachh

Uttar Kadamgachh 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 Uttar Kadamgachh

Public transport in the Uttar Kadamgachh 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 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Uttar Kadamgachh is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Uttar Kadamgachh is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Kadamgachh

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Kadamgachh

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

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