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

As per Census 2011, Panaguri village has a total population of 800 people, consisting of 444 males and 356 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 801 females per 1,000 males. There are 89 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 251 illiterate residents. Additionally, 643 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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