Daribas - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Daribas is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Mathabhanga and around 47 km from Cooch Behar. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Daribas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Daribas is 307942. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.92 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Daribas 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 Daribas

According to the 2011 Census, Daribas village had a total population of 1,952 people, including 1,020 males and 932 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 77.42% and female literacy at 68.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Daribas

Daribas 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 Daribas

Daribas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Daribas is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Daribas is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Daribas

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

Health Facilities in Daribas

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

FAQs about Daribas