Phulbari - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Phulbari is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Dinhata and around 34 km from Cooch Behar. Gosanimari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phulbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phulbari is 308466. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.69 hectares and falls under the 736145 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Phulbari 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 Phulbari

According to the 2011 Census, Phulbari village had a total population of 2,664 people, including 1,374 males and 1,290 females, living in 633 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.23%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 64.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,897.

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

Nearby Villages of Phulbari

Phulbari 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 Phulbari

Phulbari 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 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Phulbari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Phulbari is about 34 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 Phulbari

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

Health Facilities in Phulbari

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

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