Khudar Gachhi - Karandighi, Uttar Dinajpur

Khudar Gachhi is a village situated in the Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Bazargaon-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khudar Gachhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudar Gachhi is 309419. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.89 hectares and falls under the 733201 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khudar Gachhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chakulia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khudar Gachhi

As per Census 2011, Khudar Gachhi village has a total population of 1,318 people, consisting of 624 males and 694 females. The village has 240 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 302 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 439 literate and 879 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 80 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khudar Gachhi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,318624694
Child Population (0–6 yrs)302147155
Scheduled Castes (SC)773146
Scheduled Tribes (ST)803842
Literate Population439236203
Illiterate Population879388491

Nearby Villages of Khudar Gachhi

Khudar Gachhi 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhordhaNorth-West1.12 km
AtanagarNorth-East1.21 km
BaliamaniSouth1.27 km
SahapurNorth-West1.60 km
BishunpurEast1.74 km
PhulbariNorth-West2.06 km
GanjanaEast2.11 km
JalalpurWest2.14 km
MankaurSouth-West2.36 km
Jalalpur MilikWest2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khudar Gachhi

Khudar Gachhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surja Kamal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Khudar Gachhi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khudar Gachhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Khudar Gachhi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Khudar Gachhi

Where is Khudar Gachhi located?

Khudar Gachhi village is located in Karandighi Subdivision, Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khudar Gachhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khudar Gachhi is Bazargaon-i.

What is the pincode of Khudar Gachhi?

The pincode of Khudar Gachhi is 733201.

What is the population of Khudar Gachhi?

Khudar Gachhi has a total population of 1,318, including 624 males and 694 females.

How many households are there in Khudar Gachhi?

There are 240 households in Khudar Gachhi.

What is the literacy rate in Khudar Gachhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khudar Gachhi is 33.31%. Male literacy is 37.82% and female literacy is 29.25%.