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Dakshin Mekliganj Village

Dakshin Mekliganj is an inhabited village in Haldibari Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 307680, the Census 2011 record lists 1,491 people in 337 households and the reported area is 181.82 hectares. The local references include Haldibari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Haldibari at about 13 km.

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Quick answer: Dakshin Mekliganj is a village in Haldibari Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 307680 and 1,491 people in 337 households.
Village Code307680
Population1,491
Households337
Area181.82 hectares
Nearest TownHaldibari

Key Village Facts

Village
Dakshin Mekliganj
Census Village Code
307680
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Koch Bihar
District Census Code
329
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Haldibari
Sub-district Census Code
02179
CD Block
Haldibari
Households
337
Population
1,491
Male Population
762
Female Population
729
Sex Ratio
956.69
Area
181.82 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km
Nearest Town
Haldibari
Nearest Town Distance
13 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
735304
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Dakshin Mekliganj at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,491 people, 181.82 hectares of reported area and Haldibari as the nearest town reference for Dakshin Mekliganj, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictKoch Bihar
CD BlockHaldibari
  • Dakshin Mekliganj falls under Haldibari Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 307680.
  • The record lists 1,491 people living in 337 households.
  • The reported village area is 181.82 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Haldibari.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density820.04 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.42 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share73.11%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share0.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Dakshin Mekliganj in the official administrative record. Census village code 307680 and Haldibari CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
329
Sub-district Census Code
02179
Village Census Code
307680
CD Block Code
0026
CD Block Name
Haldibari

Location and Distance

Haldibari is the nearest town listed for Dakshin Mekliganj, about 13 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 142 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Haldibari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13.7 km
District Headquarter
Cooch Behar
Distance from District Headquarter
142 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Haldibari
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
13 km
Nearest Town
Haldibari
Distance from Nearest Town
13 km
Total Geographical Area
181.82 hectares
Area
1.82 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,491 people in 337 households, with 762 male residents and 729 female residents. The average household size is 4.42, and SC share is 73.11% and ST share is 0% for Dakshin Mekliganj. Population density works out to about 820.04 people per sq km.

Total Households
337
Total Population
1,491
Male Population
762
Female Population
729
Sex Ratio
956.69
Average Household Size
4.42
SC Population
1,090
SC Male Population
559
SC Female Population
531
SC Population Share
73.11
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Dakshin Mekliganj list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
1
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Dakshin Mekliganj.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
0.71 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
0.06 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Dakshin Mekliganj include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Dakshin Mekliganj include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre and ASHA services. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Dakshin Mekliganj is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 14 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
13 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
14 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Dakshin Mekliganj show that reported agricultural commodities include Jute, Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 125.01 hectares and irrigated land is 0.12 hectares (0.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Jute
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
56.1
Net Area Sown In Hectares
125.01
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
124.89 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
0.12
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
0.06 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Dakshin Mekliganj

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
4
Banks in Matched Records
3
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 75%
CRM 1 25%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 50%
Central Bank of India 1 25%
Canara Bank 1 25%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Central Bank of India ATM 735304 Koch Bihar No Block Mekliganj (M) Melkiganj P. O.mekliganj, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735304
Canara Bank CRM 735304 Koch Bihar No Block Mekliganj (M) Pwd Road Ward No.7 Mekliganj, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735304
State Bank of India ATM 735304 Koch Bihar Mekliganj Mekliganj (P) Mekhliganj Below Municipality Office, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735304
State Bank of India ATM 735304 Koch Bihar No Block Mekliganj (M) Darjeeling State Bank of India Mekliganj, Koch Bihar, West Bengal, 735304

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dakshin Mekliganj village located?

Dakshin Mekliganj is in Haldibari Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Dakshin Mekliganj village in?

Dakshin Mekliganj village is in Koch Bihar district.

Which state is Dakshin Mekliganj village in?

Dakshin Mekliganj village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Dakshin Mekliganj under?

Dakshin Mekliganj comes under Haldibari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Dakshin Mekliganj?

The Census village code of Dakshin Mekliganj is 307680.

What is the population of Dakshin Mekliganj village?

The village record lists 1,491 people and 337 households for Dakshin Mekliganj.

How many households are in Dakshin Mekliganj village?

The village record lists 337 households for Dakshin Mekliganj.

What is the male and female population of Dakshin Mekliganj?

The record lists 762 male residents and 729 female residents for Dakshin Mekliganj.

What is the sex ratio of Dakshin Mekliganj village?

The sex ratio of Dakshin Mekliganj is 956.69 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Dakshin Mekliganj village?

The reported geographical area of Dakshin Mekliganj is 181.82 hectares.

What is the population density of Dakshin Mekliganj village?

The approximate population density of Dakshin Mekliganj is 820.04 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Dakshin Mekliganj?

The nearest town listed for Dakshin Mekliganj is Haldibari, about 13 km away.

How far is Dakshin Mekliganj from the district headquarters?

Dakshin Mekliganj is about 142 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Dakshin Mekliganj from the sub-district headquarters?

Dakshin Mekliganj is about 13.7 km from Haldibari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Dakshin Mekliganj?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Dakshin Mekliganj.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Dakshin Mekliganj?

For Dakshin Mekliganj, reported agricultural commodities include Jute, Paddy and Vegetable, net sown area is 125.01 hectares and irrigated land is 0.12 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Dakshin Mekliganj?

The page shows 4 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Dakshin Mekliganj. These records include 3 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Dakshin Mekliganj.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.