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

As per Census 2011, Kokabirni village has a total population of 562 people, consisting of 280 males and 282 females. The village has 134 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 229 literate and 333 illiterate residents. Additionally, 37 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 409 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kokabirni are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population562280282
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925141
Scheduled Castes (SC)372314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)409198211
Literate Population22913594
Illiterate Population333145188

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KalpechiNorth-West0.93 km
Chak MahabatEast0.98 km
Tajpur InlisNorth-East1.19 km
AnailSouth1.21 km
DolmalpurSouth-West1.41 km
MastaparaNorth-West1.71 km
Dhala KandarSouth2.01 km
Jordanga InlisNorth-East2.23 km
JodangaNorth2.24 km
KassiadangaWest2.25 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kokabirni

Where is Kokabirni located?

Kokabirni village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kokabirni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kokabirni is Habibpur.

What is the pincode of Kokabirni?

The pincode of Kokabirni is 732122.

What is the population of Kokabirni?

Kokabirni has a total population of 562, including 280 males and 282 females.

How many households are there in Kokabirni?

There are 134 households in Kokabirni.

What is the literacy rate in Kokabirni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kokabirni is 40.75%. Male literacy is 48.21% and female literacy is 33.33%.