Panaguri - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Panaguri 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 32.3 km from Cooch Behar. Petla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaguri is 308494. The village covers a total geographical area of 163.13 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panaguri 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 Panaguri

As per Census 2011, Panaguri village has a total population of 1,902 people, consisting of 960 males and 942 females. The village has 429 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 272 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,225 literate and 677 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Panaguri are given below:

Nearby Villages of Panaguri

Panaguri 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 Panaguri

Panaguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Panaguri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Panaguri is about 32.3 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 Panaguri

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

Health Facilities in Panaguri

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

FAQs about Panaguri