Uttar Gosairhat - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Uttar Gosairhat is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 38.2 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Sakoyajhora-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uttar Gosairhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uttar Gosairhat is 307491. The village covers a total geographical area of 356.96 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Uttar Gosairhat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Uttar Gosairhat

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Gosairhat village had a total population of 3,230 people, including 1,624 males and 1,606 females, living in 746 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.00%, with male literacy at 80.20% and female literacy at 65.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,683, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 39.

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

Nearby Villages of Uttar Gosairhat

Uttar Gosairhat 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 Uttar Gosairhat

Uttar Gosairhat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhupguri, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Uttar Gosairhat is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Uttar Gosairhat is about 38.2 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 Uttar Gosairhat

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

Health Facilities in Uttar Gosairhat

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

FAQs about Uttar Gosairhat