Bag Bhandar - Cooch Behar - II, Cooch Behar
Bag Bhandar is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 43.9 km from Pundibari and around 15.9 km from Cooch Behar. Pundibari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bag Bhandar village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bag Bhandar is 308262. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.16 hectares and falls under the 736165 pincode. Koch Bihar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Bag Bhandar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.
Population of Bag Bhandar
According to the 2011 Census, Bag Bhandar village had a total population of 877 people, including 453 males and 424 females, living in 201 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.29%, with male literacy at 87.85% and female literacy at 80.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 21.
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 | 877 | 453 | 424 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 107 | 58 | 49 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 649 | 347 | 302 |
| Illiterate Population | 228 | 106 | 122 |
Nearby Villages of Bag Bhandar
Bag Bhandar 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 Bag Bhandar
Bag Bhandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. Bag Bhandar has a railway station.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within <5 km |
| Railway Station | Yes | Available within village |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koch Bihar to Bag Bhandar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bag Bhandar is about 15.9 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 Bag Bhandar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Bag Bhandar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Bag Bhandar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Bag Bhandar 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 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Bag Bhandar
Where is Bag Bhandar located?
Bag Bhandar village is located in Cooch Behar - II Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the Gram Panchayat of Bag Bhandar?
The Gram Panchayat of Bag Bhandar is Pundibari.
What is the pincode of Bag Bhandar?
The pincode of Bag Bhandar is 736165.
What is the population of Bag Bhandar?
Bag Bhandar had a total population of 877, including 453 males and 424 females.
How many households are there in Bag Bhandar?
Bag Bhandar had 201 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bag Bhandar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bag Bhandar was 84.29%. Male literacy was 87.85% and female literacy was 80.53%.