Takoamari - Tufanganj - II, Cooch Behar

Takoamari is a village situated in the Tufanganj - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Baksirhat and around 41.7 km from Cooch Behar. Mahiskhuchi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Takoamari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Takoamari is 308415. The village covers a total geographical area of 736.59 hectares and falls under the 736131 pincode. Tufangunj is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Takoamari

As per Census 2011, Takoamari village has a total population of 4,346 people, consisting of 2,259 males and 2,087 females. The village has 993 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 513 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,868 literate and 1,478 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,712 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 174 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Takoamari

Takoamari 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 Takoamari

Takoamari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jorai, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tufangunj to Takoamari is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Takoamari is about 41.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Takoamari

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

Health Facilities in Takoamari

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

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