Paschim Magurmari - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Paschim Magurmari is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 36.8 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Paschim Magurmari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Paschim Magurmari is 307488. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.46 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Paschim Magurmari 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 Paschim Magurmari

According to the 2011 Census, Paschim Magurmari village had a total population of 5,431 people, including 2,832 males and 2,599 females, living in 1,182 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.27%, with male literacy at 74.97% and female literacy at 65.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,817.

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

Nearby Villages of Paschim Magurmari

Paschim Magurmari 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 Paschim Magurmari

Paschim Magurmari is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Paschim Magurmari is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Paschim Magurmari is about 36.8 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 Paschim Magurmari

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

Health Facilities in Paschim Magurmari

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

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