Kurigaon
About Kurigaon
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kurigaon village is 309566. Kurigaon village is located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Kurigaon village. As per 2009 stats, Altapur I is the gram panchayat of Kurigaon village.
The total geographical area of village is 78.91 hectares. Kurigaon has a total population of 859 peoples, out of which male population is 438 while female population is 421. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kurigaon village is 39.46% out of which 44.98% males and 33.73% females are literate. There are about 169 houses in kurigaon village. Pincode of kurigaon village locality is 733215.
When it comes to administration, Kurigaon village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kurigaon village comes under Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency. Raiganj is nearest town to kurigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Kurigaon
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 859 | 438 | 421 |
| Literate Population | 339 | 197 | 142 |
| Illiterate Population | 520 | 241 | 279 |
Connectivity of Kurigaon
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |