Mantani - Tufanganj - II, Cooch Behar

Mantani is a village situated in the Tufanganj - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.75 km from Baksirhat and around 32.5 km from Cooch Behar. Bhanukumari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mantani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mantani is 308440. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.31 hectares and falls under the 736131 pincode. Tufangunj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Mantani

As per Census 2011, Mantani village has a total population of 1,296 people, consisting of 672 males and 624 females. The village has 307 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 824 literate and 472 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,104 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Mantani are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,296672624
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538865
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,104574530
Literate Population824457367
Illiterate Population472215257

Nearby Villages of Mantani

Mantani 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Chhat BhareyaNorth-West1.12 km
JhingapuniSouth-West1.42 km
NakarkhanaNorth-East1.52 km
Purba JhaukuthiSouth-East1.79 km
DhaldabriNorth2.76 km
BhandijalasWest2.77 km
ShilghagriSouth2.99 km
BajrapurNorth-West3.13 km
Bala KuthiSouth-East3.23 km
Bara KodaliSouth-West3.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mantani

Mantani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Boxirhat, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufangunj to Mantani is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Mantani is about 32.5 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 Mantani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Mantani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Mantani

Where is Mantani located?

Mantani village is located in Tufanganj - II Subdivision, Cooch Behar district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Mantani?

The Gram Panchayat of Mantani is Bhanukumari-ii.

What is the pincode of Mantani?

The pincode of Mantani is 736131.

What is the population of Mantani?

Mantani has a total population of 1,296, including 672 males and 624 females.

How many households are there in Mantani?

There are 307 households in Mantani.

What is the literacy rate in Mantani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mantani is 63.58%. Male literacy is 68.01% and female literacy is 58.81%.