Genduguri - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Genduguri is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Tufanganj and around 27.5 km from Cooch Behar. Dhalpal-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Genduguri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Genduguri is 308360. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.9 hectares and falls under the 736159 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Genduguri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Genduguri

According to the 2011 Census, Genduguri village had a total population of 540 people, including 274 males and 266 females, living in 119 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.38%, with male literacy at 85.48% and female literacy at 68.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 518, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Genduguri

Genduguri 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 Genduguri

Genduguri is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bhetaguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Genduguri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Genduguri is about 27.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Genduguri

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

Health Facilities in Genduguri

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

FAQs about Genduguri