Kharija Kawardara - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Kharija Kawardara is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from Mathabhanga and around 43 km from Cooch Behar. Jorpatki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharija Kawardara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharija Kawardara is 307955. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.62 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kharija Kawardara 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 Kharija Kawardara

According to the 2011 Census, Kharija Kawardara village had a total population of 2,875 people, including 1,513 males and 1,362 females, living in 663 households. The sex ratio was 900 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.38%, with male literacy at 82.05% and female literacy at 68.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,047.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharija Kawardara

Kharija Kawardara 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 Kharija Kawardara

Kharija Kawardara 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 20.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kharija Kawardara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kharija Kawardara is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharija Kawardara

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

Health Facilities in Kharija Kawardara

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

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