Bajejama Kuchlibari - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Bajejama Kuchlibari is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.2 km from Changrabandha and around 111 km from Cooch Behar. Kuchlibari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bajejama Kuchlibari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bajejama Kuchlibari is 307700. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.51 hectares and falls under the 735304 pincode. Mekliganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bajejama Kuchlibari

As per Census 2011, Bajejama Kuchlibari village has a total population of 2,073 people, consisting of 1,098 males and 975 females. The village has 537 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 245 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,334 literate and 739 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,638 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 152 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bajejama Kuchlibari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0731,098975
Child Population (0–6 yrs)245134111
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,638865773
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1527676
Literate Population1,334795539
Illiterate Population739303436

Nearby Villages of Bajejama Kuchlibari

Bajejama Kuchlibari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KuchlibariEast0.79 km
Uttar Andaran KuchlibariNorth-West1.37 km
Jamaldaha BalapukhariaNorth-East1.64 km
Andaran KuchlibariSouth1.79 km
Paschim Upanchauki KuchlibariEast1.97 km
Dakshin Jamaldaha BalapukhariaEast2.23 km
Chhota JikabariNorth2.56 km
Fulkardabri KharkhariaNorth2.71 km
Balapukhari KharkhariaNorth2.73 km
Upanchauki KuchlibariSouth-East2.78 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bajejama Kuchlibari

Bajejama Kuchlibari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekliganj to Bajejama Kuchlibari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bajejama Kuchlibari is about 111 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bajejama Kuchlibari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bajejama Kuchlibari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bajejama Kuchlibari

Where is Bajejama Kuchlibari located?

Bajejama Kuchlibari village is located in Mekliganj Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bajejama Kuchlibari?

The Gram Panchayat of Bajejama Kuchlibari is Kuchlibari.

What is the pincode of Bajejama Kuchlibari?

The pincode of Bajejama Kuchlibari is 735304.

What is the population of Bajejama Kuchlibari?

Bajejama Kuchlibari has a total population of 2,073, including 1,098 males and 975 females.

How many households are there in Bajejama Kuchlibari?

There are 537 households in Bajejama Kuchlibari.

What is the literacy rate in Bajejama Kuchlibari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bajejama Kuchlibari is 64.35%. Male literacy is 72.40% and female literacy is 55.28%.