Maraghat Forest (D) - Banarhat, Jalpaiguri
Maraghat Forest (D) is a village situated in the Banarhat subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 35.6 km from Dhupguri and around 53.3 km from Jalpaiguri . Binnaguri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Maraghat Forest (D) village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Maraghat Forest (D) is 307424. The village covers a total geographical area of 4600.1 hectares and falls under the 735203 pincode. Gayerkata is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.
Maraghat Forest (D) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madarihat Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Alipurduars Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Maraghat Forest (D)
Maraghat Forest (D) is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Maraghat Forest (D)
Maraghat Forest (D) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is located within 5-10 km of Maraghat Forest (D).
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 5-10 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gayerkata to Maraghat Forest (D) is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Maraghat Forest (D) is about 53.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Maraghat Forest (D)
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Maraghat Forest (D) village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Maraghat Forest (D)
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maraghat Forest (D) village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Maraghat Forest (D)
Where is Maraghat Forest (D) located?
Maraghat Forest (D) village is located in Banarhat Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Maraghat Forest (D)?
The Gram Panchayat of Maraghat Forest (D) is Binnaguri.
What is the pincode of Maraghat Forest (D)?
The pincode of Maraghat Forest (D) is 735203.