Dakshin Kachakhawa - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Dakshin Kachakhawa is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.2 km from Mathabhanga and around 62.1 km from Cooch Behar. Kedarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Kachakhawa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Kachakhawa is 307875. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.27 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Dakshin Kachakhawa 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 Dakshin Kachakhawa

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Kachakhawa village had a total population of 1,213 people, including 642 males and 571 females, living in 296 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.64%, with male literacy at 82.35% and female literacy at 61.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,200.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Kachakhawa

Dakshin Kachakhawa 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 Dakshin Kachakhawa

Dakshin Kachakhawa 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 32.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Dakshin Kachakhawa is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dakshin Kachakhawa is about 62.1 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 Dakshin Kachakhawa

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Kachakhawa

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

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