Uttar Daribas - Haldibari, Cooch Behar

Uttar Daribas is a village situated in the Haldibari subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Haldibari and around 135 km from Cooch Behar. Per-mekhliganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Daribas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Daribas is 307668. The village covers a total geographical area of 118.36 hectares and falls under the 735122 pincode. Haldibari is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Uttar Daribas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Uttar Daribas

As per Census 2011, Uttar Daribas village has a total population of 264 people, consisting of 128 males and 136 females. The village has 61 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 142 literate and 122 illiterate residents. Additionally, 11 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Daribas are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population264128136
Child Population (0–6 yrs)291613
Scheduled Castes (SC)1147
Literate Population1426973
Illiterate Population1225963

Nearby Villages of Uttar Daribas

Uttar Daribas 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)
Purbba JangalbasSouth-West1.21 km
Dakshin Bajejama KhasbasWest1.23 km
NijtarafSouth-East1.66 km
BajejamaSouth-West1.99 km
Purbba BakshiganjNorth-West2.00 km
Purbba Fate MamudWest2.11 km
Dakshin NiztarafWest2.63 km
Paschim BhotbariNorth-East2.68 km
Chhat JamaldahaSouth-West2.69 km
Nagar SahebganjSouth2.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Uttar Daribas

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Uttar Daribas. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haldibari to Uttar Daribas is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Uttar Daribas is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Daribas

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Uttar Daribas

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 Daribas village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Uttar Daribas

Where is Uttar Daribas located?

Uttar Daribas village is located in Haldibari Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Uttar Daribas?

The Gram Panchayat of Uttar Daribas is Per-mekhliganj.

What is the pincode of Uttar Daribas?

The pincode of Uttar Daribas is 735122.

What is the population of Uttar Daribas?

Uttar Daribas has a total population of 264, including 128 males and 136 females.

How many households are there in Uttar Daribas?

There are 61 households in Uttar Daribas.

What is the literacy rate in Uttar Daribas?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Uttar Daribas is 53.79%. Male literacy is 53.91% and female literacy is 53.68%.