Garakhuta - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Garakhuta is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Jharaltagram-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garakhuta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garakhuta is 307456. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.1 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Garakhuta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhupguri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garakhuta

According to the 2011 Census, Garakhuta village had a total population of 1,745 people, including 901 males and 844 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.87%, with male literacy at 85.01% and female literacy at 61.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,681, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

Nearby Villages of Garakhuta

Garakhuta 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 Garakhuta

Garakhuta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Garakhuta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Garakhuta is about 43 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 Garakhuta

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

Health Facilities in Garakhuta

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

FAQs about Garakhuta