Sahebganj - Dinhata - II, Cooch Behar

Sahebganj is a village situated in the Dinhata - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 43 km from Cooch Behar. Sahebganj village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahebganj is 308664. The village covers a total geographical area of 602.17 hectares and falls under the 736176 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Sahebganj 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 Sahebganj

According to the 2011 Census, Sahebganj village had a total population of 6,304 people, including 3,279 males and 3,025 females, living in 1,514 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 82.34% and female literacy at 72.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,837, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 11.

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

Nearby Villages of Sahebganj

Sahebganj 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 Sahebganj

Sahebganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bamanhat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Sahebganj is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Sahebganj is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahebganj

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

Health Facilities in Sahebganj

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

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