Baulerkuthi - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Baulerkuthi is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Dinhata and around 31.9 km from Cooch Behar. Petla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baulerkuthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baulerkuthi is 308499. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.89 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baulerkuthi 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 Baulerkuthi

According to the 2011 Census, Baulerkuthi village had a total population of 376 people, including 196 males and 180 females, living in 84 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.08%, with male literacy at 67.27% and female literacy at 50.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376.

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

Nearby Villages of Baulerkuthi

Baulerkuthi 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 Baulerkuthi

Baulerkuthi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Baulerkuthi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Baulerkuthi is about 31.9 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 Baulerkuthi

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

Health Facilities in Baulerkuthi

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

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