Dakshin Mekliganj - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Dakshin Mekliganj is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.1 km from Changrabandha and around 142 km from Cooch Behar. Niztarof serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dakshin Mekliganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dakshin Mekliganj is 307836. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.05 hectares and falls under the 735304 pincode. Mekliganj is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Dakshin Mekliganj

According to the 2011 Census, Dakshin Mekliganj village had a total population of 627 people, including 334 males and 293 females, living in 128 households. The sex ratio was 877 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.06%, with male literacy at 73.79% and female literacy at 57.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 579, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 44.

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

Nearby Villages of Dakshin Mekliganj

Dakshin Mekliganj 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 Dakshin Mekliganj

Dakshin Mekliganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekliganj to Dakshin Mekliganj is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dakshin Mekliganj is about 142 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dakshin Mekliganj

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

Health Facilities in Dakshin Mekliganj

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

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