Jalpaiguri >> Alipurduar - I

Foskadanga Village Details

Foskadanga is a Village in Alipurduar - I Block , Jalpaiguri district and West Bengal State. Foskadanga village Pin code is 736122. Foskadanga Village Total population is 2868 and number of houses are 597. Female Population is 48.0%. Village literacy rate is 59.6% and the Female Literacy rate is 24.5%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	2868
Total No of Houses	597
Female Population %	48.0 % ( 1378)
Total Literacy rate %	59.6 % ( 1708)
Female Literacy rate	24.5 % ( 704)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	69.4 % ( 1991)
Scheduled Caste Population %	30.1 % ( 864)
Working Population %	45.1 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	397
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	51.1 % ( 203)

Location and Administration

Foskadanga Total area is 560 hectares, Non-Agricultural area is 63.2 hectares andTotal irrigated area is 160 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Nearest Govt Polytechnic College is in Cooch Behar. Nearest Govt Disabled School, Govt Senior Secondary School, Govt Arts and Science Degree College and Govt ITA College are in Alipurduar. Nearest Govt Engineering College, Govt Medical College and Govt MBA college are in Jalpaiguri.

Health

2 RMP doctors , 1 Medical Shop are available in this village.

Agriculture

Paddy is agriculture commodities grow in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 160 hectares from Boreholes/Tube wells 50 hectares and from Lakes or tanks 70 hectares are the Sources of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available. Untreated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer available. UnCovered Well and Hand Pump are other Drinking Water sources.
No Drainage System Available in this Village. There is system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged into sewer plant.

Communication

No Mobile Coverage is available in this village and nearest Mobile Coverage Avilable in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Nearest Public Bus service available in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Railway Station is in 5 - 10 km.

Nearest National Highway is in less than 5 km. Nearest State Highway is in 5 - 10 km. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 14 hour power supply in summer and 15 hour power supply in winter, Sports facilities is the other amenities in the village.