Bara Phalimari - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Bara Phalimari is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Dinhata and around 32.4 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bara Phalimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bara Phalimari is 308550. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.39 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bara Phalimari 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 Bara Phalimari

According to the 2011 Census, Bara Phalimari village had a total population of 2,990 people, including 1,533 males and 1,457 females, living in 717 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.09%, with male literacy at 78.83% and female literacy at 69.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 612, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Bara Phalimari

Bara Phalimari 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 Bara Phalimari

Bara Phalimari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Bara Phalimari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bara Phalimari is about 32.4 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 Bara Phalimari

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

Health Facilities in Bara Phalimari

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

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