Chandamari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chandamari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Mathabhanga and around 31.1 km from Cooch Behar. Jorpatki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chandamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chandamari is 307953. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.28 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Chandamari 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 Chandamari

As per Census 2011, Chandamari village has a total population of 1,119 people, consisting of 573 males and 546 females. The village has 272 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 783 literate and 336 illiterate residents. Additionally, 825 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,119573546
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1477869
Scheduled Castes (SC)825429396
Literate Population783438345
Illiterate Population336135201

Nearby Villages of Chandamari

Chandamari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
NendarparSouth-East1.24 km
Chhota KhalisamariSouth-West1.35 km
Bara KhalisamariWest1.45 km
KauardaraNorth1.81 km
JatamariSouth2.08 km
Kharija KawardaraEast2.65 km
MorebhangaSouth2.81 km
KurshamariNorth-West2.84 km
Abas RatanpurWest3.08 km
BhurkuldangaEast3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chandamari

Chandamari 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 22.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chandamari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chandamari is about 31.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chandamari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chandamari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Chandamari

Where is Chandamari located?

Chandamari village is located in Mathabhanga - I Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chandamari?

The Gram Panchayat of Chandamari is Jorpatki.

What is the pincode of Chandamari?

The pincode of Chandamari is 736146.

What is the population of Chandamari?

Chandamari has a total population of 1,119, including 573 males and 546 females.

How many households are there in Chandamari?

There are 272 households in Chandamari.

What is the literacy rate in Chandamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chandamari is 69.97%. Male literacy is 76.44% and female literacy is 63.19%.