Dakshin Kursamari - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar
Dakshin Kursamari is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.3 km from Ghughumari and around 15.2 km from Cooch Behar. Haribhanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kursamari village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kursamari is 308178. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.98 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Cooch Behar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.
Dakshin Kursamari 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 Dakshin Kursamari
According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kursamari village had a total population of 853 people, including 437 males and 416 females, living in 212 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.35%, with male literacy at 81.46% and female literacy at 64.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 309.
The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 853 | 437 | 416 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 110 | 54 | 56 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 309 | 170 | 139 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 545 | 312 | 233 |
| Illiterate Population | 308 | 125 | 183 |
Nearby Villages of Dakshin Kursamari
Dakshin Kursamari is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Dakshin Kursamari
Dakshin Kursamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cooch Behar to Dakshin Kursamari is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dakshin Kursamari is about 15.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Kursamari
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dakshin Kursamari village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dakshin Kursamari
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dakshin Kursamari village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dakshin Kursamari
Where is Dakshin Kursamari located?
Dakshin Kursamari village is located in Cooch Behar - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dakshin Kursamari?
The Gram Panchayat of Dakshin Kursamari is Haribhanga.
What is the pincode of Dakshin Kursamari?
The pincode of Dakshin Kursamari is 736134.
What is the population of Dakshin Kursamari?
Dakshin Kursamari had a total population of 853, including 437 males and 416 females.
How many households are there in Dakshin Kursamari?
Dakshin Kursamari had 212 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dakshin Kursamari?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dakshin Kursamari was 73.35%. Male literacy was 81.46% and female literacy was 64.72%.