Chenakata - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chenakata is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Mathabhanga and around 54.3 km from Cooch Behar. Bairagirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chenakata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chenakata is 307926. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.29 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chenakata 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 Chenakata

As per Census 2011, Chenakata village has a total population of 1,514 people, consisting of 770 males and 744 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 966 females per 1,000 males. There are 203 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 989 literate and 525 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,481 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chenakata

Chenakata 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 Chenakata

Chenakata 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 Gumani Hat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chenakata is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chenakata is about 54.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chenakata

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

Health Facilities in Chenakata

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

FAQs about Chenakata