Chengarkhata Khagribari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chengarkhata Khagribari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.3 km from Mathabhanga and around 56.3 km from Cooch Behar. Nayarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chengarkhata Khagribari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengarkhata Khagribari is 307892. The village covers a total geographical area of 811.96 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Chengarkhata Khagribari 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 Chengarkhata Khagribari

According to the 2011 Census, Chengarkhata Khagribari village had a total population of 4,792 people, including 2,421 males and 2,371 females, living in 1,104 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.93%, with male literacy at 76.97% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,627.

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

Nearby Villages of Chengarkhata Khagribari

Chengarkhata Khagribari 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 Chengarkhata Khagribari

Chengarkhata Khagribari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gumani Hat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chengarkhata Khagribari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chengarkhata Khagribari is about 56.3 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 Chengarkhata Khagribari

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

Health Facilities in Chengarkhata Khagribari

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

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