Asakbari Dwitiakhanda - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Asakbari Dwitiakhanda is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Mathabhanga and around 50.3 km from Cooch Behar. Bairagirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Asakbari Dwitiakhanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Asakbari Dwitiakhanda is 307934. The village covers a total geographical area of 182.59 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Asakbari Dwitiakhanda

According to the 2011 Census, Asakbari Dwitiakhanda village had a total population of 1,398 people, including 704 males and 694 females, living in 327 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.30%, with male literacy at 76.88% and female literacy at 59.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 388.

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

Nearby Villages of Asakbari Dwitiakhanda

Asakbari Dwitiakhanda 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 Asakbari Dwitiakhanda

Asakbari Dwitiakhanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Asakbari Dwitiakhanda is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Asakbari Dwitiakhanda is about 50.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Asakbari Dwitiakhanda

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

Health Facilities in Asakbari Dwitiakhanda

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

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