Rangapani - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Rangapani is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from Dinhata and around 29.6 km from Cooch Behar. Gosanimari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rangapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rangapani is 308470. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.8 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rangapani 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 Rangapani

As per Census 2011, Rangapani village has a total population of 960 people, consisting of 517 males and 443 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 666 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 948 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Rangapani

Rangapani 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 Rangapani

Rangapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is New Cooch Behar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Rangapani is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Rangapani is about 29.6 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 Rangapani

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

Health Facilities in Rangapani

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

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