Airani Chitalia - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Airani Chitalia is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from Tufanganj and around 14.9 km from Cooch Behar. Maruganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Airani Chitalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Airani Chitalia is 308352. The village covers a total geographical area of 748.77 hectares and falls under the 736156 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Airani Chitalia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Natabari Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Airani Chitalia

According to the 2011 Census, Airani Chitalia village had a total population of 5,036 people, including 2,604 males and 2,432 females, living in 1,194 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.71%, with male literacy at 87.04% and female literacy at 76.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,108, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Airani Chitalia

Airani Chitalia 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 Airani Chitalia

Airani Chitalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Maradanga, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 7.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Airani Chitalia is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Airani Chitalia is about 14.9 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Airani Chitalia

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

Health Facilities in Airani Chitalia

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

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