Dewanbash - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar
Dewanbash is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27.4 km from Changrabandha and around 114 km from Cooch Behar. Falmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dewanbash village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dewanbash is 307698. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.56 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode.
Dewanbash village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.
Nearby Villages of Dewanbash
Dewanbash 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Andaran Debottar | South-East | 1.40 km |
| Chhota Andaran Debottar | West | 1.65 km |
| Andaran Kuchlibari | East | 1.95 km |
| Kharkharia | North-West | 2.04 km |
| Uttar Andaran Kuchlibari | North-East | 2.75 km |
| Bajejama Kuchlibari | North-East | 2.85 km |
| Jhar Singheswar | North-West | 3.37 km |
| Kuchlibari | East | 3.59 km |
| Balapukhari Kharkharia | North-East | 4.25 km |
| Jamaldaha Balapukharia | North-East | 4.49 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Dewanbash
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Dewanbash. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dewanbash is about 114 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dewanbash
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dewanbash village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Dewanbash
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dewanbash village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Dewanbash
Where is Dewanbash located?
Dewanbash village is located in Mekliganj Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dewanbash?
The Gram Panchayat of Dewanbash is Falmari.
What is the pincode of Dewanbash?
The pincode of Dewanbash is 735303.