Bhutkura - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Bhutkura is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Dinhata and around 22.5 km from Cooch Behar. Matalhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhutkura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhutkura is 308508. The village covers a total geographical area of 753.17 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhutkura 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 Bhutkura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhutkura village had a total population of 6,457 people, including 3,351 males and 3,106 females, living in 1,628 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.99%, with male literacy at 84.39% and female literacy at 68.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,174, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 45.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhutkura

Bhutkura 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 Bhutkura

Bhutkura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Bhutkura is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bhutkura is about 22.5 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 Bhutkura

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

Health Facilities in Bhutkura

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

FAQs about Bhutkura