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

As per Census 2011, Phulbari village has a total population of 2,664 people, consisting of 1,374 males and 1,290 females. The village has 633 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,721 literate and 943 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,897 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Phulbari