Ikarchala - Cooch Behar - II, Cooch Behar

Ikarchala is a village situated in the Cooch Behar - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 47.9 km from Pundibari and around 8.1 km from Cooch Behar. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ikarchala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ikarchala is 308251. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.5 hectares and falls under the 736133 pincode. Cooch Behar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Ikarchala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Ikarchala

According to the 2011 Census, Ikarchala village had a total population of 2,702 people, including 1,398 males and 1,304 females, living in 675 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.13%, with male literacy at 87.07% and female literacy at 72.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,454, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Ikarchala

Ikarchala 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 Ikarchala

Ikarchala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gaisal, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Cooch Behar to Ikarchala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Ikarchala is about 8.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ikarchala

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

Health Facilities in Ikarchala

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

FAQs about Ikarchala