Panchadhwaji - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Panchadhwaji is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Dinhata and around 39.8 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panchadhwaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panchadhwaji is 308555. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.82 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Panchadhwaji 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 Panchadhwaji

According to the 2011 Census, Panchadhwaji village had a total population of 1,265 people, including 636 males and 629 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 71.59% and female literacy at 58.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 216.

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

Nearby Villages of Panchadhwaji

Panchadhwaji 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 Panchadhwaji

Public transport in the Panchadhwaji 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 26.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Panchadhwaji is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Panchadhwaji is about 39.8 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 Panchadhwaji

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

Health Facilities in Panchadhwaji

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

FAQs about Panchadhwaji