Batrigachh - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Batrigachh is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Dinhata and around 34.5 km from Cooch Behar. Bara Soulmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Batrigachh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Batrigachh is 308491. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.07 hectares and falls under the 736145 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Batrigachh village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Batrigachh

As per Census 2011, Batrigachh village has a total population of 1,604 people, consisting of 819 males and 785 females. The village has 373 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 216 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 957 literate and 647 illiterate residents. Additionally, 678 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Batrigachh are given below:

Nearby Villages of Batrigachh

Batrigachh 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 Batrigachh

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Batrigachh. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Batrigachh is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Batrigachh is about 34.5 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 Batrigachh

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

Health Facilities in Batrigachh

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

FAQs about Batrigachh