Pestharjhar

Block / Subdivision Cooch Behar Ii
District Koch Bihar
State West Bengal

About Pestharjhar

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pestharjhar village is 308315. Pestharjhar village is located in Cooch Behar Ii subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 57.8km away from sub-district headquarter Pundibari (tehsildar office) and 4.9km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Dhangdhinguri is the gram panchayat of Pestharjhar village.

The total geographical area of village is 396.79 hectares. Pestharjhar has a total population of 5,536 peoples, out of which male population is 2,848 while female population is 2,688. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pestharjhar village is 70.12% out of which 75.25% males and 64.69% females are literate. There are about 1,269 houses in pestharjhar village. Pincode of pestharjhar village locality is 736156.

Kochbihar is nearest town to pestharjhar village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Pestharjhar

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 5,536 2,848 2,688
Literate Population 3,882 2,143 1,739
Illiterate Population 1,654 705 949

Connectivity of Pestharjhar

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within village

Nearby Villages of Pestharjhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Pestharjhar

Where is Pestharjhar located?

Pestharjhar village is situated in Cooch Behar Ii Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Pestharjhar?

The Gram Panchayat of Pestharjhar is Dhangdhinguri (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Pestharjhar?

The pincode of Pestharjhar is 736156, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Pestharjhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pestharjhar is 5,536, with 2,848 males and 2,688 females.

How many households are there in Pestharjhar as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Pestharjhar village has a total of 1,269 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pestharjhar as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pestharjhar is 70.12%. The male literacy rate is 75.25%, while the female literacy rate is 64.69%.