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

According to the 2011 Census, Saulmari village had a total population of 3,468 people, including 1,836 males and 1,632 females, living in 872 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 81.63% and female literacy at 74.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 332.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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