Madhya Nijtaraf - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Madhya Nijtaraf is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.3 km from Changrabandha and around 101 km from Cooch Behar. Niztarof serves as the Gram Panchayat for Madhya Nijtaraf village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Madhya Nijtaraf is 307828. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.12 hectares and falls under the 735304 pincode. Mekhliganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Madhya Nijtaraf

According to the 2011 Census, Madhya Nijtaraf village had a total population of 268 people, including 141 males and 127 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.71%, with male literacy at 55.93% and female literacy at 51.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 252.

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

Nearby Villages of Madhya Nijtaraf

Madhya Nijtaraf 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 Madhya Nijtaraf

Madhya Nijtaraf is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haldibari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekhliganj to Madhya Nijtaraf is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Madhya Nijtaraf is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Madhya Nijtaraf

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

Health Facilities in Madhya Nijtaraf

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

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