Rajakhora - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Rajakhora is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Dinhata and around 33.6 km from Cooch Behar. Petla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajakhora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajakhora is 308485. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.58 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rajakhora 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 Rajakhora

As per Census 2011, Rajakhora village has a total population of 1,242 people, consisting of 642 males and 600 females. The village has 249 households and a sex ratio of 934 females per 1,000 males. There are 206 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 438 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,143 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rajakhora

Rajakhora 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 Rajakhora

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Rajakhora. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Rajakhora is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Rajakhora is about 33.6 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 Rajakhora

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

Health Facilities in Rajakhora

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

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