Bamunia Paschim - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Bamunia Paschim is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.8 km from Mathabhanga and around 61.1 km from Cooch Behar. Kedarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bamunia Paschim village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bamunia Paschim is 307897. The village covers a total geographical area of 384.61 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bamunia Paschim 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 Bamunia Paschim

According to the 2011 Census, Bamunia Paschim village had a total population of 2,639 people, including 1,370 males and 1,269 females, living in 618 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.73%, with male literacy at 79.31% and female literacy at 63.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,853.

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

Nearby Villages of Bamunia Paschim

Bamunia Paschim 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 Bamunia Paschim

Bamunia Paschim is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Bamunia Paschim is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bamunia Paschim is about 61.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bamunia Paschim

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

Health Facilities in Bamunia Paschim

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

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