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

As per Census 2011, Uttar Khojagaon village has a total population of 930 people, consisting of 469 males and 461 females. The village has 168 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 194 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 370 literate and 560 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Khojagaon are given below:

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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