Chhat Pakhihaga - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chhat Pakhihaga 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 53.6 km from Cooch Behar. Hazrahat-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhat Pakhihaga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhat Pakhihaga is 307912. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.94 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chhat Pakhihaga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mathabhanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhat Pakhihaga

According to the 2011 Census, Chhat Pakhihaga village had a total population of 3,962 people, including 2,086 males and 1,876 females, living in 814 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.44%, with male literacy at 74.81% and female literacy at 61.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,292, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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 Pakhihaga

Chhat Pakhihaga 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 Pakhihaga

Chhat Pakhihaga 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 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chhat Pakhihaga is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chhat Pakhihaga is about 53.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhat Pakhihaga

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

Health Facilities in Chhat Pakhihaga

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 Pakhihaga village are given below:

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