Chhat Gopalpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chhat Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25 km from Mathabhanga and around 64.4 km from Cooch Behar. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhat Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhat Gopalpur is 307884. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.75 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chhat Gopalpur 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 Chhat Gopalpur

According to the 2011 Census, Chhat Gopalpur village had a total population of 395 people, including 182 males and 213 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,170 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.97%, with male literacy at 78.98% and female literacy at 64.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhat Gopalpur

Chhat Gopalpur 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 Chhat Gopalpur

Chhat Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chhat Gopalpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chhat Gopalpur is about 64.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhat Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Chhat Gopalpur

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

FAQs about Chhat Gopalpur