Paitakapara - Cooch Behar - I, Cooch Behar

Paitakapara is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.9 km from Ghughumari and around 34.1 km from Cooch Behar. Putimari-fuleswari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paitakapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paitakapara is 308139. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.66 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Cooch Behar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Paitakapara 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 Paitakapara

According to the 2011 Census, Paitakapara village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 570 males and 524 females, living in 234 households. The sex ratio was 919 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.44%, with male literacy at 69.11% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 365.

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

Nearby Villages of Paitakapara

Paitakapara 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 Paitakapara

Paitakapara 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 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cooch Behar to Paitakapara is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Paitakapara is about 34.1 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 Paitakapara

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

Health Facilities in Paitakapara

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

FAQs about Paitakapara