Andaran Nijtaraf - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Andaran Nijtaraf is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Changrabandha and around 87.7 km from Cooch Behar. Bhotbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Andaran Nijtaraf village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Andaran Nijtaraf is 307814. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.62 hectares and falls under the 735304 pincode. Mekliganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Andaran Nijtaraf

According to the 2011 Census, Andaran Nijtaraf village had a total population of 1,264 people, including 638 males and 626 females, living in 300 households. The sex ratio was 981 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.36%, with male literacy at 71.99% and female literacy at 60.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505.

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 Nijtaraf

Andaran Nijtaraf 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 Nijtaraf

Andaran Nijtaraf is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kashiabari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekliganj to Andaran Nijtaraf is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Andaran Nijtaraf is about 87.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Andaran Nijtaraf

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

Health Facilities in Andaran Nijtaraf

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 Nijtaraf village are given below:

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