Daribash Prothamkhanda - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Daribash Prothamkhanda is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Dinhata and around 38.9 km from Cooch Behar. Gitaldaha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daribash Prothamkhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daribash Prothamkhanda is 308557. The village covers a total geographical area of 549.08 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Daribash Prothamkhanda 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 Daribash Prothamkhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Daribash Prothamkhanda village had a total population of 2,285 people, including 1,198 males and 1,087 females, living in 525 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.95%, with male literacy at 64.10% and female literacy at 45.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,076.

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

Nearby Villages of Daribash Prothamkhanda

Daribash Prothamkhanda 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 Daribash Prothamkhanda

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Daribash Prothamkhanda. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Daribash Prothamkhanda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Daribash Prothamkhanda is about 38.9 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 Daribash Prothamkhanda

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

Health Facilities in Daribash Prothamkhanda

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

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