Panaguri - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Panaguri is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 30.5 km from Mathabhanga and around 42 km from Cooch Behar. Jorpatki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panaguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panaguri is 307970. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.33 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Panaguri 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 Panaguri

According to the 2011 Census, Panaguri village had a total population of 800 people, including 444 males and 356 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 802 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.22%, with male literacy at 83.76% and female literacy at 69.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 643.

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

Nearby Villages of Panaguri

Panaguri 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 Panaguri

Panaguri 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 18.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Panaguri is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Panaguri is about 42 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 Panaguri

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

Health Facilities in Panaguri

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

FAQs about Panaguri