Chengar Khata - Mathabhanga - I, Cooch Behar

Chengar Khata is a village situated in the Mathabhanga - I subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19 km from Mathabhanga and around 59.4 km from Cooch Behar. Bairagirhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chengar Khata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengar Khata is 307891. The village covers a total geographical area of 138.37 hectares and falls under the 736146 pincode. Mathabhanga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Chengar Khata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sitalkuchi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chengar Khata

According to the 2011 Census, Chengar Khata village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 594 males and 509 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 857 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.63%, with male literacy at 93.05% and female literacy at 79.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,057.

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

Nearby Villages of Chengar Khata

Chengar Khata 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 Chengar Khata

Chengar Khata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Salbari, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabhanga to Chengar Khata is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Chengar Khata is about 59.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chengar Khata

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

Health Facilities in Chengar Khata

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

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