Jamaldaha Balapukharia - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Jamaldaha Balapukharia is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 29.3 km from Changrabandha and around 113 km from Cooch Behar. Kuchlibari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jamaldaha Balapukharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jamaldaha Balapukharia is 307719. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.45 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Mekliganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Jamaldaha Balapukharia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Jamaldaha Balapukharia

According to the 2011 Census, Jamaldaha Balapukharia village had a total population of 774 people, including 394 males and 380 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 80.41% and female literacy at 59.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 766.

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

Nearby Villages of Jamaldaha Balapukharia

Jamaldaha Balapukharia 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 Jamaldaha Balapukharia

Jamaldaha Balapukharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekliganj to Jamaldaha Balapukharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jamaldaha Balapukharia is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jamaldaha Balapukharia

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

Health Facilities in Jamaldaha Balapukharia

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

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