Abdulghata - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Abdulghata is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.3 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kamalabari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Abdulghata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Abdulghata is 309723. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.7 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Abdulghata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raiganj Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Abdulghata

According to the 2011 Census, Abdulghata village had a total population of 568 people, including 296 males and 272 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.63%, with male literacy at 77.65% and female literacy at 64.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Abdulghata

Abdulghata 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 Abdulghata

Abdulghata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raigang to Abdulghata is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Abdulghata

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

Health Facilities in Abdulghata

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

FAQs about Abdulghata