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

According to the 2011 Census, Chandamari village had a total population of 7,678 people, including 3,930 males and 3,748 females, living in 1,781 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.07%, with male literacy at 81.60% and female literacy at 68.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,502, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Chandamari