Kesharibari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Kesharibari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26.9 km from Mathabhanga and around 62.7 km from Cooch Behar. Kedarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kesharibari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kesharibari is 307876. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.22 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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 Kesharibari

According to the 2011 Census, Kesharibari village had a total population of 3,127 people, including 1,623 males and 1,504 females, living in 740 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.83%, with male literacy at 78.55% and female literacy at 60.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,050.

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

Nearby Villages of Kesharibari

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 Kesharibari

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 33.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kesharibari is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kesharibari is about 62.7 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 Kesharibari

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

Health Facilities in 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 Kesharibari village are given below:

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