Uttar Khojagaon - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Uttar Khojagaon is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 98.3 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Khojagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Khojagaon is 308953. The village covers a total geographical area of 191.42 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Uttar Khojagaon 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 Khojagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Khojagaon village had a total population of 930 people, including 469 males and 461 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.27%, with male literacy at 53.05% and female literacy at 47.35%.

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 Khojagaon

Uttar Khojagaon 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 Khojagaon

Public transport in the Uttar Khojagaon 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 33.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Uttar Khojagaon is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Uttar Khojagaon is about 98.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Khojagaon

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Khojagaon

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 Khojagaon village are given below:

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