Andaran Kharkharia - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Andaran Kharkharia is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Changrabandha and around 108 km from Cooch Behar. Bagdogra-fulkadabri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andaran Kharkharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andaran Kharkharia is 307704. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.84 hectares and falls under the 735304 pincode. Mekliganj is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Andaran Kharkharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Andaran Kharkharia

According to the 2011 Census, Andaran Kharkharia village had a total population of 375 people, including 195 males and 180 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.55%, with male literacy at 74.39% and female literacy at 62.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 367, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Andaran Kharkharia

Andaran Kharkharia 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 Andaran Kharkharia

Andaran Kharkharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekliganj to Andaran Kharkharia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Andaran Kharkharia is about 108 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andaran Kharkharia

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

Health Facilities in Andaran Kharkharia

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

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