Deokhata - Sitai, Cooch Behar

Deokhata is a village situated in the Sitai subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.4 km from Sitai and around 41 km from Cooch Behar. Brahmottar-chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Deokhata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Deokhata is 308731. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.92 hectares and falls under the 736167 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Deokhata

According to the 2011 Census, Deokhata village had a total population of 872 people, including 452 males and 420 females, living in 222 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 80.55% and female literacy at 64.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 844.

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

Nearby Villages of Deokhata

Deokhata 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 Deokhata

Deokhata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Deokhata is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Deokhata is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Deokhata

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

Health Facilities in Deokhata

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

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