Jatiagara - Sitai, Cooch Behar

Jatiagara is a village situated in the Sitai subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from Sitai and around 44.8 km from Cooch Behar. Brahmottar-chatra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatiagara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatiagara is 308728. The village covers a total geographical area of 234.91 hectares and falls under the 736167 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Jatiagara

According to the 2011 Census, Jatiagara village had a total population of 1,693 people, including 841 males and 852 females, living in 395 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.65%, with male literacy at 69.48% and female literacy at 61.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,553, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatiagara

Jatiagara 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 Jatiagara

Jatiagara 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 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Jatiagara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jatiagara is about 44.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Jatiagara

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

Health Facilities in Jatiagara

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

FAQs about Jatiagara