Kajalikura - Sitai, Cooch Behar

Kajalikura is a village situated in the Sitai subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.7 km from Sitai and around 48.1 km from Cooch Behar. Adabari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kajalikura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kajalikura is 308707. The village covers a total geographical area of 337.48 hectares and falls under the 736167 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kajalikura

As per Census 2011, Kajalikura village has a total population of 1,245 people, consisting of 628 males and 617 females. The village has 285 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 616 literate and 629 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,172 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kajalikura are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kajalikura

Kajalikura 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 Kajalikura

Kajalikura is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is New Cooch Behar, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Kajalikura is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Kajalikura is about 48.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kajalikura

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

Health Facilities in Kajalikura

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

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