Sibeshwar - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Sibeshwar is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.6 km from Dinhata and around 34.6 km from Cooch Behar. Okrabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sibeshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sibeshwar is 308572. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.19 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sibeshwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Sibeshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Sibeshwar village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 789 males and 754 females, living in 357 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.34%, with male literacy at 74.71% and female literacy at 65.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sibeshwar

Sibeshwar 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 Sibeshwar

Sibeshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Sibeshwar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Sibeshwar is about 34.6 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 Sibeshwar

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

Health Facilities in Sibeshwar

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

FAQs about Sibeshwar