Maghpala - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Maghpala 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 27.9 km from Cooch Behar. Falmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maghpala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maghpala is 308115. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.9 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Cooch Behar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Maghpala 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 Maghpala

As per Census 2011, Maghpala village has a total population of 2,745 people, consisting of 1,440 males and 1,305 females. The village has 597 households and a sex ratio of 906 females per 1,000 males. There are 332 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,895 literate and 850 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,315 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Maghpala

Maghpala 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 Maghpala

Maghpala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cooch Behar to Maghpala is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Maghpala is about 27.9 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 Maghpala

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

Health Facilities in Maghpala

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

FAQs about Maghpala