Jamal Dahahat - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Jamal Dahahat is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.6 km from Changrabandha and around 64.5 km from Cooch Behar. Jamaldaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamal Dahahat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamal Dahahat is 307772. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.69 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Jamal Dahahat

According to the 2011 Census, Jamal Dahahat village had a total population of 2,304 people, including 1,161 males and 1,143 females, living in 548 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.49%, with male literacy at 87.62% and female literacy at 79.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 689, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamal Dahahat

Jamal Dahahat 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 Jamal Dahahat

Jamal Dahahat 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 37.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Jamal Dahahat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jamal Dahahat is about 64.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamal Dahahat

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

Health Facilities in Jamal Dahahat

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

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