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

As per Census 2011, Kesharibari village has a total population of 3,127 people, consisting of 1,623 males and 1,504 females. The village has 740 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 472 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,854 literate and 1,273 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,050 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kesharibari are given below:

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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