Alokjhari - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Alokjhari is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Dinhata and around 33 km from Cooch Behar. Petla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alokjhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alokjhari is 308484. The village covers a total geographical area of 248.35 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Alokjhari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Alokjhari

According to the 2011 Census, Alokjhari village had a total population of 4,138 people, including 2,116 males and 2,022 females, living in 975 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.60%, with male literacy at 85.76% and female literacy at 75.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,682, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Alokjhari

Alokjhari 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 Alokjhari

Alokjhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Alokjhari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Alokjhari is about 33 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 Alokjhari

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

Health Facilities in Alokjhari

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

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