Bochagari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Bochagari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.4 km from Mathabhanga and around 46.2 km from Cooch Behar. Jorpatki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bochagari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bochagari is 307968. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.3 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Bochagari 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 Bochagari

As per Census 2011, Bochagari village has a total population of 2,056 people, consisting of 1,085 males and 971 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 894 females per 1,000 males. There are 298 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,315 literate and 741 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,647 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bochagari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bochagari

Bochagari 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 Bochagari

Bochagari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Bochagari is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bochagari is about 46.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bochagari

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

Health Facilities in Bochagari

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

FAQs about Bochagari