Uttar Bhotbari - Mekliganj, Cooch Behar

Uttar Bhotbari is a village situated in the Mekliganj subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from Changrabandha and around 90.7 km from Cooch Behar. Bhotbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Bhotbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Bhotbari is 307813. The village covers a total geographical area of 1236.32 hectares and falls under the 735301 pincode. Mekliganj is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Uttar Bhotbari

As per Census 2011, Uttar Bhotbari village has a total population of 9,664 people, consisting of 4,963 males and 4,701 females. The village has 2,290 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,361 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 5,678 literate and 3,986 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,615 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Uttar Bhotbari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Uttar Bhotbari

Uttar Bhotbari 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 Uttar Bhotbari

Uttar Bhotbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kashiabari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mekliganj to Uttar Bhotbari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Uttar Bhotbari is about 90.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Uttar Bhotbari

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Bhotbari

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

FAQs about Uttar Bhotbari