Dwarikkamari - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Dwarikkamari is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Changrabandha and around 70.2 km from Cooch Behar. Jamaldaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dwarikkamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dwarikkamari is 307791. The village covers a total geographical area of 82.36 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Dwarikkamari

According to the 2011 Census, Dwarikkamari village had a total population of 631 people, including 335 males and 296 females, living in 152 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.27%, with male literacy at 84.28% and female literacy at 60.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 624.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population631335296
Child Population (0–6 yrs)663630
Scheduled Castes (SC)624331293
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population414252162
Illiterate Population21783134

Nearby Villages of Dwarikkamari

Dwarikkamari 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)
RatanpurNorth-East0.38 km
Mokarari JamaldahaNorth-East0.81 km
Buraburi DewanabasEast1.23 km
Buraburi PatchharaSouth-East1.34 km
Dwarikamari RatanpurNorth-West1.47 km
Uttar DwarikamariNorth-East1.83 km
Chhat JamaldahaNorth1.93 km
BaranagarNorth2.07 km
Madhya JamaldahaNorth2.09 km
Chhota JamaldahaNorth-East2.39 km

Transport and Connectivity of Dwarikkamari

Dwarikkamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khalaigram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Dwarikkamari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Dwarikkamari is about 70.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dwarikkamari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Dwarikkamari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Dwarikkamari

Where is Dwarikkamari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Dwarikkamari?

The Gram Panchayat of Dwarikkamari is Jamaldaha.

What is the pincode of Dwarikkamari?

The pincode of Dwarikkamari is 735303.

What is the population of Dwarikkamari?

Dwarikkamari had a total population of 631, including 335 males and 296 females.

How many households are there in Dwarikkamari?

Dwarikkamari had 152 households.

What is the literacy rate in Dwarikkamari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Dwarikkamari was 73.27%. Male literacy was 84.28% and female literacy was 60.90%.