Khalisaguri - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Khalisaguri is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Ghughumari and around 30 km from Cooch Behar. Chilkirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalisaguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalisaguri is 308151. The village covers a total geographical area of 54.39 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Cooch Behar is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Khalisaguri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Khalisaguri

According to the 2011 Census, Khalisaguri village had a total population of 307 people, including 172 males and 135 females, living in 73 households. The sex ratio was 785 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.94%, with male literacy at 97.97% and female literacy at 82.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalisaguri

Khalisaguri 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 Khalisaguri

Khalisaguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Cooch Behar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cooch Behar to Khalisaguri is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Khalisaguri is about 30 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 Khalisaguri

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

Health Facilities in Khalisaguri

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

FAQs about Khalisaguri