Saulmari - Dinhata - II, Cooch Behar

Saulmari is a village situated in the Dinhata - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.2 km from Sahebganj and around 29.2 km from Cooch Behar. Najirhat-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saulmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saulmari is 308612. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.7 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Saulmari 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 Saulmari

As per Census 2011, Saulmari village has a total population of 3,468 people, consisting of 1,836 males and 1,632 females. The village has 872 households and a sex ratio of 888 females per 1,000 males. There are 406 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,395 literate and 1,073 illiterate residents. Additionally, 332 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,4681,8361,632
Child Population (0–6 yrs)406225181
Scheduled Castes (SC)332170162
Literate Population2,3951,3151,080
Illiterate Population1,073521552

Nearby Villages of Saulmari

Saulmari 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)
GokulchandaEast1.38 km
Haribhanga KhattimariWest1.63 km
KhutamaraWest2.11 km
Bajejama SeoraguriNorth-West2.15 km
GaochulicaEast2.15 km
Uttar Purbba BalakuraNorth-West2.38 km
Marnia Dwitia KhandaSouth2.55 km
SeoraguriNorth-East2.59 km
Petbhata SeoraguriNorth2.60 km
ShyamganjSouth-East2.90 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saulmari

Saulmari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Saulmari is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Saulmari is about 29.2 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 Saulmari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saulmari

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

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

FAQs about Saulmari

Where is Saulmari located?

Saulmari village is located in Dinhata - II Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saulmari?

The Gram Panchayat of Saulmari is Najirhat-i.

What is the pincode of Saulmari?

The pincode of Saulmari is 736134.

What is the population of Saulmari?

Saulmari has a total population of 3,468, including 1,836 males and 1,632 females.

How many households are there in Saulmari?

There are 872 households in Saulmari.

What is the literacy rate in Saulmari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saulmari is 69.06%. Male literacy is 71.62% and female literacy is 66.18%.