Dewanbas - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Dewanbas is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Ghughumari and around 45.3 km from Cooch Behar. Ghughumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewanbas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewanbas is 308113. The village covers a total geographical area of 627.55 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Dewanbas 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 Dewanbas

According to the 2011 Census, Dewanbas village had a total population of 3,286 people, including 1,711 males and 1,575 females, living in 792 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.11%, with male literacy at 82.60% and female literacy at 73.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,688.

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

Nearby Villages of Dewanbas

Dewanbas 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 Dewanbas

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Dewanbas. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Dewanbas is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dewanbas is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dewanbas

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

Health Facilities in Dewanbas

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

FAQs about Dewanbas