Putimari - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Putimari is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.3 km from Dinhata and around 21.3 km from Cooch Behar. Putimari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putimari is 308520. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.92 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Putimari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dinhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Putimari

As per Census 2011, Putimari village has a total population of 3,863 people, consisting of 1,985 males and 1,878 females. The village has 920 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 413 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,533 literate and 1,330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,543 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Putimari

Putimari 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 Putimari

Public transport in the Putimari 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 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Putimari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Putimari is about 21.3 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putimari

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

Health Facilities in Putimari

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

FAQs about Putimari