Uttar Baishguri - Dinhata - I, Cooch Behar

Uttar Baishguri is a village situated in the Dinhata - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Dinhata and around 15.1 km from Cooch Behar. Bhetaguri-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Baishguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Baishguri is 308515. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.33 hectares and falls under the 736135 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttar Baishguri 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 Uttar Baishguri

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Baishguri village had a total population of 899 people, including 473 males and 426 females, living in 232 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.19%, with male literacy at 93.16% and female literacy at 78.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 389, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Baishguri

Uttar Baishguri 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 Uttar Baishguri

Uttar Baishguri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Uttar Baishguri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Uttar Baishguri is about 15.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Baishguri

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Baishguri

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

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