Kokabirni - Habibpur, Malda

Kokabirni is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Habibpur and around 20.1 km from English Bazar. Habibpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kokabirni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kokabirni is 313117. The village covers a total geographical area of 83.91 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Kokabirni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kokabirni

According to the 2011 Census, Kokabirni village had a total population of 562 people, including 280 males and 282 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,007 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.72%, with male literacy at 58.95% and female literacy at 39.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 37, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 409.

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

Nearby Villages of Kokabirni

Kokabirni 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 Kokabirni

Kokabirni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kokabirni is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kokabirni is about 20.1 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 Kokabirni

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

Health Facilities in Kokabirni

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

FAQs about Kokabirni