Kurigaon

Kurigaon is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Kurigaon unique in its vibrant Karandighi-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Kurigaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kurigaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kurigaon is 309566. The village spans a total geographical area of 78.91 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Kurigaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kurigaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kurigaon

Population of Kurigaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kurigaon has a total population of about 859, with approximately 438 males and 421 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 157 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 253 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 305. The overall literacy rate is approximately 39.46%, with male literacy at about 44.98% and female literacy near 33.73%. There are around 169 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kurigaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kurigaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kurigaon. As per the 2011 stats, Kurigaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kurigaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Kurigaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kurigaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurigaon