Jatamari - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Jatamari is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.8 km from Sitalkuchi and around 46.4 km from Cooch Behar. Khalisamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Jatamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Jatamari is 308771. The village covers a total geographical area of 371.66 hectares and falls under the 736158 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Jatamari

As per Census 2011, Jatamari village has a total population of 2,548 people, consisting of 1,232 males and 1,316 females. The village has 580 households and a sex ratio of 1,068 females per 1,000 males. There are 319 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,496 literate and 1,052 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,779 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 16 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Jatamari

Jatamari 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 Jatamari

Jatamari 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 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Jatamari is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Jatamari is about 46.4 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 Jatamari

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

Health Facilities in Jatamari

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

FAQs about Jatamari