Danga - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Danga is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Dinhata and around 30.9 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Danga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Danga is 308539. The village covers a total geographical area of 213.42 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Danga 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 Danga

According to the 2011 Census, Danga village had a total population of 2,065 people, including 1,023 males and 1,042 females, living in 481 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.78%, with male literacy at 77.01% and female literacy at 66.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 267.

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

Nearby Villages of Danga

Danga 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 Danga

Public transport in the Danga 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 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Danga is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Danga is about 30.9 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 Danga

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

Health Facilities in Danga

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

FAQs about Danga