Khaterbari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Khaterbari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from Mathabhanga and around 43.2 km from Cooch Behar. Hazrahat-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khaterbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khaterbari is 307959. The village covers a total geographical area of 834.75 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Khaterbari village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mathabhanga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khaterbari

According to the 2011 Census, Khaterbari village had a total population of 8,414 people, including 4,345 males and 4,069 females, living in 1,853 households. The sex ratio was 936 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.37%, with male literacy at 70.46% and female literacy at 59.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,245, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khaterbari

Khaterbari 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 Khaterbari

Khaterbari 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 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Khaterbari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Khaterbari is about 43.2 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 Khaterbari

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

Health Facilities in Khaterbari

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

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