Puglimari - Sitalkuchi, Cooch Behar

Puglimari is a village situated in the Sitalkuchi subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Sitalkuchi and around 49.2 km from Cooch Behar. Lalbazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Puglimari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Puglimari is 308826. The village covers a total geographical area of 199.43 hectares and falls under the 736158 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Puglimari

According to the 2011 Census, Puglimari village had a total population of 910 people, including 437 males and 473 females, living in 235 households. The sex ratio was 1,082 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.58%, with male literacy at 77.13% and female literacy at 60.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 544.

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

Nearby Villages of Puglimari

Puglimari 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 Puglimari

Puglimari 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 26.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Puglimari is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Puglimari is about 49.2 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 Puglimari

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

Health Facilities in Puglimari

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

FAQs about Puglimari