Bhalka Putimari - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Bhalka Putimari is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.5 km from Dinhata and around 24.6 km from Cooch Behar. Matalhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalka Putimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalka Putimari is 308519. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.41 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhalka Putimari 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 Bhalka Putimari

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalka Putimari village had a total population of 925 people, including 477 males and 448 females, living in 238 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.89%, with male literacy at 89.46% and female literacy at 75.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 428.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalka Putimari

Bhalka Putimari 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 Bhalka Putimari

Bhalka Putimari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 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 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Bhalka Putimari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bhalka Putimari is about 24.6 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalka Putimari

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

Health Facilities in Bhalka Putimari

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

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