Maradanga - Tufanganj - I, Cooch Behar

Maradanga is a village situated in the Tufanganj - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Tufanganj and around 11.9 km from Cooch Behar. Maruganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maradanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maradanga is 308378. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.45 hectares and falls under the 736156 pincode. Tufanganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Maradanga 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 Maradanga

According to the 2011 Census, Maradanga village had a total population of 8,775 people, including 4,505 males and 4,270 females, living in 2,124 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.11%, with male literacy at 84.61% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,277, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Maradanga

Maradanga 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 Maradanga

Public transport in the Maradanga 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 7.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufanganj to Maradanga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Maradanga is about 11.9 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 Maradanga

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

Health Facilities in Maradanga

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

FAQs about Maradanga