Chhota Kesharibari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chhota Kesharibari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from Mathabhanga and around 59.5 km from Cooch Behar. Kedarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Kesharibari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Kesharibari is 307898. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.91 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Chhota Kesharibari 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 Chhota Kesharibari

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Kesharibari village had a total population of 4,664 people, including 2,368 males and 2,296 females, living in 1,063 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.49%, with male literacy at 84.14% and female literacy at 68.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,539.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhota Kesharibari

Chhota Kesharibari 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 Chhota Kesharibari

Chhota Kesharibari 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 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chhota Kesharibari is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chhota Kesharibari is about 59.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Kesharibari

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Kesharibari

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

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