Kharija Ratanpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Kharija Ratanpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Mathabhanga and around 47.7 km from Cooch Behar. Kursamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharija Ratanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharija Ratanpur is 307948. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.3 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kharija Ratanpur 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 Kharija Ratanpur

As per Census 2011, Kharija Ratanpur village has a total population of 433 people, consisting of 232 males and 201 females. The village has 105 households and a sex ratio of 866 females per 1,000 males. There are 54 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 224 literate and 209 illiterate residents. Additionally, 416 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kharija Ratanpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kharija Ratanpur

Kharija Ratanpur 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 Ratanpur

Kharija Ratanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Kharija Ratanpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kharija Ratanpur is about 47.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kharija Ratanpur

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

Health Facilities in Kharija Ratanpur

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 Ratanpur village are given below:

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