Singimari - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Singimari is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Dinhata and around 29.1 km from Cooch Behar. Bara Soulmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singimari is 308492. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.13 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Singimari 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 Singimari

As per Census 2011, Singimari village has a total population of 973 people, consisting of 465 males and 508 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 529 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 500 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population973465508
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397069
Scheduled Castes (SC)500238262
Literate Population529277252
Illiterate Population444188256

Nearby Villages of Singimari

Singimari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BatrigachhWest1.28 km
Andaran SingimariSouth-West1.37 km
DangaSouth-East1.65 km
Bara SaulmariNorth-East2.26 km
Chhota JhilaWest2.37 km
KaoraiSouth2.48 km
Chhit MadankuraWest2.55 km
Singimari Madankura DakshinSouth-West3.15 km
Bara Atiabari Pratham Khanda (p)East3.19 km
PanaguriNorth-West3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Singimari

Singimari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Singimari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Singimari is about 29.1 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 Singimari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Singimari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Singimari

Where is Singimari located?

Singimari village is located in Dinhata - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singimari?

The Gram Panchayat of Singimari is Bara Soulmari.

What is the pincode of Singimari?

The pincode of Singimari is 736135.

What is the population of Singimari?

Singimari has a total population of 973, including 465 males and 508 females.

How many households are there in Singimari?

There are 251 households in Singimari.

What is the literacy rate in Singimari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singimari is 54.37%. Male literacy is 59.57% and female literacy is 49.61%.