Bengaldai - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Bengaldai is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Mathabhanga and around 49.5 km from Cooch Behar. Bairagirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bengaldai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bengaldai is 307933. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.94 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Bengaldai 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 Bengaldai

According to the 2011 Census, Bengaldai village had a total population of 559 people, including 285 males and 274 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.36%, with male literacy at 82.40% and female literacy at 63.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 482.

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

Nearby Villages of Bengaldai

Bengaldai 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 Bengaldai

Bengaldai 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 28.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Bengaldai is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bengaldai is about 49.5 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 Bengaldai

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

Health Facilities in Bengaldai

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

FAQs about Bengaldai