Soulmari - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Soulmari is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 37.1 km from Changrabandha and around 79.2 km from Cooch Behar. Ranirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Soulmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Soulmari is 307731. The village covers a total geographical area of 710.18 hectares and falls under the 735303 pincode. Mekhliganj is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Soulmari

According to the 2011 Census, Soulmari village had a total population of 5,418 people, including 2,762 males and 2,656 females, living in 1,307 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.48%, with male literacy at 77.34% and female literacy at 61.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,034.

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

Nearby Villages of Soulmari

Soulmari 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 Soulmari

Soulmari 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 44.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekhliganj to Soulmari is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Soulmari is about 79.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Soulmari

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

Health Facilities in Soulmari

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

FAQs about Soulmari