Chandamari - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Chandamari is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from Ghughumari and around 31.1 km from Cooch Behar. Chandamari village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandamari is 308124. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.17 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Chandamari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Cooch behar Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chandamari

As per Census 2011, Chandamari village has a total population of 7,678 people, consisting of 3,930 males and 3,748 females. The village has 1,781 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,039 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,984 literate and 2,694 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,502 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population7,6783,9303,748
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,039522517
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,5022,3042,198
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population4,9842,7812,203
Illiterate Population2,6941,1491,545

Nearby Villages of Chandamari

Chandamari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PatpisuNorth-East1.96 km
Putimari PhuleswariSouth-West2.01 km
KachamariEast2.14 km
KhalisaguriNorth-East2.32 km
RajpurNorth-West2.44 km
Andaran KasaldangaNorth2.64 km
BalagramNorth2.71 km
JibramerkuthiSouth-East2.95 km
BairatiWest3.00 km
PaitakaparaSouth3.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandamari

Chandamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is New Cooch Behar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chandamari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chandamari is about 31.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandamari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Chandamari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Chandamari

Where is Chandamari located?

Chandamari village is located in Cooch Behar - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandamari?

Chandamari is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Chandamari?

The pincode of Chandamari is 736157.

What is the population of Chandamari?

Chandamari has a total population of 7,678, including 3,930 males and 3,748 females.

How many households are there in Chandamari?

There are 1,781 households in Chandamari.

What is the literacy rate in Chandamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandamari is 64.91%. Male literacy is 70.76% and female literacy is 58.78%.