Kumarjol - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Kumarjol is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bahin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarjol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarjol is 309700. The village covers a total geographical area of 177 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kumarjol

According to the 2011 Census, Kumarjol village had a total population of 2,955 people, including 1,478 males and 1,477 females, living in 571 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.39%, with male literacy at 55.19% and female literacy at 41.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumarjol

Kumarjol 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 Kumarjol

Kumarjol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jhitkia, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Kumarjol is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kumarjol

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

Health Facilities in Kumarjol

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

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