Maricha Gitaldaha - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Maricha Gitaldaha is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Sitalkuchi and around 59.1 km from Cooch Behar. Lalbazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maricha Gitaldaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maricha Gitaldaha is 308809. The village covers a total geographical area of 341.62 hectares and falls under the 736158 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Maricha Gitaldaha

According to the 2011 Census, Maricha Gitaldaha village had a total population of 2,993 people, including 1,518 males and 1,475 females, living in 651 households. The sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.10%, with male literacy at 73.06% and female literacy at 62.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Maricha Gitaldaha

Maricha Gitaldaha 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 Maricha Gitaldaha

Maricha Gitaldaha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Maricha Gitaldaha is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Maricha Gitaldaha is about 59.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maricha Gitaldaha

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

Health Facilities in Maricha Gitaldaha

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

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