Mathabhanga II
Mathabhanga II (community development block) is an administrative division in Mathabhanga subdivision of Cooch Behar district in the Indian state of West Bengal. Mathabhanga and Ghoksadanga police stations serve this block. Headquarters of this block is at Bhogmara.[1][2]
Mathabhanga II মাথাভাঙ্গা II সমষ্টি উন্নয়ন ব্লক | |
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Community development block | |
  Mathabhanga II Location in West Bengal, India | |
| Coordinates: 26.3855649°N 89.2294121°E | |
| Country |  |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Cooch Behar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Community development block |
| Area | |
| • Total | 313.84 km2 (121.17 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 196,256 |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Cooch Behar |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Mathabhanga |
| Website | coochbehar |
Geography
Angarkata Paradubi, a constituent panchayat of this block, is located at 26°23′08″N 89°13′46″E.
Mathabhanga II community development block has an area of 313.84 km2.[2]
Gram panchayats
Gram panchayats of Mathabhanga II block/ panchayat samiti are: Angerkata Paradubi, Bara Soulmari, Fulbari, Ghoksadanga, Latapata, Nishiganj I, Nishiganj II, Premerdnga, Ruidanga and Unishbisha.[3]
Demographics
As per 2011 Census of India Mathabnga II CD Block had a total population of 227,397, all of which were rural. There were 117,100 males and 110,297 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 147,623 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 2,974.[4]
Literacy
As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Mathabhanga II CD Block was 144,069, out of which 81,033 were males and 63,036 were females.[4]
References
- "Contact details of Block Development Officers". Cooch Behar district. West Bengal Government. Archived from the original on 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- "Census of India 2001, Provisional Population Totals, West Bengal, Table - 4". Cooch Behar District (03). Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved 2012-04-12.
- "Relation between Blocks & Gram Panchayats (GPs)". Cooch Behar District Administration. Retrieved 2011-03-20.
- "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 August 2015.