Chhat Panisala - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Chhat Panisala is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.2 km from Changrabandha and around 76 km from Cooch Behar. Bhotbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhat Panisala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhat Panisala is 307808. The village covers a total geographical area of 43.51 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Meuliganj is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chhat Panisala

As per Census 2011, Chhat Panisala village has a total population of 559 people, consisting of 271 males and 288 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 263 illiterate residents. Additionally, 57 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhat Panisala are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhat Panisala

Chhat Panisala 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 Chhat Panisala

Chhat Panisala 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 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Meuliganj to Chhat Panisala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chhat Panisala is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhat Panisala

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

Health Facilities in Chhat Panisala

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

FAQs about Chhat Panisala