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

According to the 2011 Census, Khudar Gachhi village had a total population of 1,318 people, including 624 males and 694 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 1,112 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 43.21%, with male literacy at 49.48% and female literacy at 37.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 77, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 80.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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