Mojgaon - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Mojgaon is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bindole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mojgaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mojgaon is 309626. The village covers a total geographical area of 429.96 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Mojgaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Mojgaon

As per Census 2011, Mojgaon village has a total population of 3,244 people, consisting of 1,709 males and 1,535 females. The village has 697 households and a sex ratio of 898 females per 1,000 males. There are 434 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,688 literate and 1,556 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,835 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 15 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mojgaon are given below:

Nearby Villages of Mojgaon

Mojgaon 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 Mojgaon

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Mojgaon. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Mojgaon is about 19 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 Mojgaon

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

Health Facilities in Mojgaon

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

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