Kumarganj - Dinhata - II, Cooch Behar

Kumarganj is a village situated in the Dinhata - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Sahebganj and around 38 km from Cooch Behar. Najirhat-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kumarganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kumarganj is 308653. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.42 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kumarganj village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dinhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kumarganj

As per Census 2011, Kumarganj village has a total population of 2,055 people, consisting of 1,063 males and 992 females. The village has 482 households and a sex ratio of 933 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 925 literate and 1,130 illiterate residents. Additionally, 519 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kumarganj

Kumarganj 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 Kumarganj

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kumarganj. The nearest railway station is Bamanhat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Kumarganj is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kumarganj is about 38 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 Kumarganj

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

Health Facilities in Kumarganj

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

FAQs about Kumarganj