Kamat Panisala - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Kamat Panisala is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Changrabandha and around 76.3 km from Cooch Behar. Changrabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kamat Panisala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kamat Panisala is 307796. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.33 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Mekhliganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kamat Panisala

As per Census 2011, Kamat Panisala village has a total population of 921 people, consisting of 451 males and 470 females. The village has 211 households and a sex ratio of 1,042 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 641 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 542 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kamat Panisala are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population921451470
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1215863
Scheduled Castes (SC)542260282
Literate Population641335306
Illiterate Population280116164

Nearby Villages of Kamat Panisala

Kamat Panisala 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)
Purba Kamat ChangrabandhaEast1.43 km
BrahmapurWest1.46 km
Purbba BaraghariaNorth1.73 km
Andaran PanisalaSouth1.76 km
Bara PanisalaSouth-West1.81 km
Chhota Kamat ChangrabandhaNorth-West1.97 km
Kamat ChandrabandhaSouth-West2.66 km
Dora DabriEast2.90 km
Paschim Kamat ChangrabandhaWest3.18 km
Dakshin AlokjhariNorth-East3.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kamat Panisala

Kamat Panisala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 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 Mekhliganj to Kamat Panisala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kamat Panisala is about 76.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kamat Panisala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kamat Panisala

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

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

FAQs about Kamat Panisala

Where is Kamat Panisala located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kamat Panisala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kamat Panisala is Changrabandha.

What is the pincode of Kamat Panisala?

The pincode of Kamat Panisala is 735303.

What is the population of Kamat Panisala?

Kamat Panisala has a total population of 921, including 451 males and 470 females.

How many households are there in Kamat Panisala?

There are 211 households in Kamat Panisala.

What is the literacy rate in Kamat Panisala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kamat Panisala is 69.60%. Male literacy is 74.28% and female literacy is 65.11%.