Shyamsing - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Shyamsing is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Dinhata and around 28.6 km from Cooch Behar. Matalhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shyamsing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shyamsing is 308506. The village covers a total geographical area of 53.09 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Shyamsing 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 Shyamsing

As per Census 2011, Shyamsing village has a total population of 534 people, consisting of 269 males and 265 females. The village has 131 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 59 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 343 literate and 191 illiterate residents. Additionally, 212 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shyamsing

Shyamsing 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 Shyamsing

Shyamsing 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 15.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Shyamsing is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Shyamsing is about 28.6 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 Shyamsing

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

Health Facilities in Shyamsing

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

FAQs about Shyamsing