Purbba Batabari - Matiali, Jalpaiguri

Purbba Batabari is a village situated in the Matiali subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chalsa and around 40.1 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Matiali-batabari-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Purbba Batabari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Purbba Batabari is 307013. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.14 hectares and falls under the 735206 pincode. Malbazar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Purbba Batabari

As per Census 2011, Purbba Batabari village has a total population of 3,915 people, consisting of 1,999 males and 1,916 females. The village has 910 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 471 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,551 literate and 1,364 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,236 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 680 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Purbba Batabari are given below:

Nearby Villages of Purbba Batabari

Purbba Batabari 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 Purbba Batabari

Purbba Batabari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malbazar to Purbba Batabari is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Purbba Batabari is about 40.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Purbba Batabari

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

Health Facilities in Purbba Batabari

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

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