Panigram - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Panigram is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.7 km from Mathabhanga and around 56.8 km from Cooch Behar. Nayarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Panigram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Panigram is 307902. The village covers a total geographical area of 1059.56 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Panigram 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 Panigram

According to the 2011 Census, Panigram village had a total population of 8,522 people, including 4,410 males and 4,112 females, living in 1,909 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.39%, with male literacy at 74.75% and female literacy at 57.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6,257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Panigram

Panigram 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 Panigram

Panigram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gumani Hat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Panigram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Panigram is about 56.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Panigram

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

Health Facilities in Panigram

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

FAQs about Panigram