Morebhanga - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Morebhanga is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Sitalkuchi and around 46.9 km from Cooch Behar. Khalisamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Morebhanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Morebhanga is 308772. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.68 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Morebhanga

According to the 2011 Census, Morebhanga village had a total population of 913 people, including 466 males and 447 females, living in 195 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.69%, with male literacy at 74.70% and female literacy at 66.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 515.

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

Nearby Villages of Morebhanga

Morebhanga 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 Morebhanga

Morebhanga 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 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Morebhanga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Morebhanga is about 46.9 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 Morebhanga

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

Health Facilities in Morebhanga

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

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