Chhota Gadaikhora - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Chhota Gadaikhora is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Sitalkuchi and around 51.1 km from Cooch Behar. Chhotosalbari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Gadaikhora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Gadaikhora is 308821. The village covers a total geographical area of 296.29 hectares and falls under the 736172 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Chhota Gadaikhora

As per Census 2011, Chhota Gadaikhora village has a total population of 2,138 people, consisting of 1,050 males and 1,088 females. The village has 517 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 321 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,272 literate and 866 illiterate residents. Additionally, 738 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chhota Gadaikhora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Chhota Gadaikhora

Chhota Gadaikhora 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 Chhota Gadaikhora

Chhota Gadaikhora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghoksadanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chhota Gadaikhora is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chhota Gadaikhora is about 51.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Gadaikhora

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Gadaikhora

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

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