Patchhara Gopalpur - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Patchhara Gopalpur is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 55.9 km from Mathabhanga and around 66.3 km from Cooch Behar. Gopalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Patchhara Gopalpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Patchhara Gopalpur is 307878. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.01 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Patchhara Gopalpur 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 Patchhara Gopalpur

As per Census 2011, Patchhara Gopalpur village has a total population of 2,391 people, consisting of 1,228 males and 1,163 females. The village has 539 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 328 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,569 literate and 822 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,341 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Patchhara Gopalpur are given below:

Nearby Villages of Patchhara Gopalpur

Patchhara Gopalpur 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 Patchhara Gopalpur

Patchhara Gopalpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khalaigram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Patchhara Gopalpur is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Patchhara Gopalpur is about 66.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Patchhara Gopalpur

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

Health Facilities in Patchhara Gopalpur

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

FAQs about Patchhara Gopalpur