Putimari - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Putimari is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from Mathabhanga and around 148 km from Cooch Behar. Nayarhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Putimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Putimari is 307906. The village covers a total geographical area of 180.78 hectares and falls under the 736157 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Putimari 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 Putimari

According to the 2011 Census, Putimari village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 679 males and 616 females, living in 284 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.85%, with male literacy at 77.66% and female literacy at 63.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,292.

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

Nearby Villages of Putimari

Putimari 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 Putimari

Putimari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Gumani Hat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Putimari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Putimari is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Putimari

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

Health Facilities in Putimari

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

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