Pani Kauri - Rajganj, Jalpaiguri

Pani Kauri is a village situated in the Rajganj subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajganj and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Panikauri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pani Kauri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pani Kauri is 306870. The village covers a total geographical area of 1272.3 hectares and falls under the 735133 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Pani Kauri

According to the 2011 Census, Pani Kauri village had a total population of 6,613 people, including 3,386 males and 3,227 females, living in 1,497 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.75%, with male literacy at 69.33% and female literacy at 55.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,802, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Pani Kauri

Pani Kauri 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 Pani Kauri

Public transport in the Pani Kauri is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ambari Falakata, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Pani Kauri is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Pani Kauri is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pani Kauri

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

Health Facilities in Pani Kauri

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

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