Balarhat - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Balarhat is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Mathabhanga and around 49.9 km from Cooch Behar. Bairagirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Balarhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Balarhat is 307928. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.31 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Balarhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Balarhat

According to the 2011 Census, Balarhat village had a total population of 999 people, including 506 males and 493 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.36%, with male literacy at 86.91% and female literacy at 67.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 429.

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

Nearby Villages of Balarhat

Balarhat 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 Balarhat

Balarhat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Balarhat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Balarhat is about 49.9 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 Balarhat

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

Health Facilities in Balarhat

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

FAQs about Balarhat