Garkhola is an inhabited village in Sitalkuchi Block of Koch Bihar district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 308819, the Census 2011 record lists 502 people in 116 households and the reported area is 105.51 hectares. The local references include Sitalkuchi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Mathabhanga at about 20 km.
In short:
Garkhola is a village in Sitalkuchi Block, Koch Bihar district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 308819 and 502 people in 116 households.
Village Code308819
Population502
Households116
Area105.51 hectares
Nearest TownMathabhanga
Detailed village profile
Garkhola at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 502 people, 105.51 hectares of reported area and Mathabhanga as the nearest town reference for Garkhola, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Garkhola falls under Sitalkuchi Block in Koch Bihar district, West Bengal.
The Census village code is 308819.
The record lists 502 people living in 116 households.
The reported village area is 105.51 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Mathabhanga.
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 Village Facts
Village
Garkhola
Census Village Code
308819
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Koch Bihar
District Census Code
329
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sitalkuchi
Sub-district Census Code
02190
CD Block
Sitalkuchi
Households
116
Population
502
Male Population
269
Female Population
233
Sex Ratio
866.17
Area
105.51 hectares
Area
1.06 sq km
Nearest Town
Mathabhanga
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
736158
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density475.78 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.33 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share62.55%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share40.2%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Garkhola in the official administrative record. Census village code 308819 and Sitalkuchi CD Block.
State Census Code
19
District Census Code
329
Sub-district Census Code
02190
Village Census Code
308819
CD Block Code
0037
CD Block Name
Sitalkuchi
Location and Distance
Mathabhanga is the nearest town listed for Garkhola, about 20 km away. Cooch Behar is listed as the district headquarters at about 57.8 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sitalkuchi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13.5 km
District Headquarter
Cooch Behar
Distance from District Headquarter
57.8 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Mathabhanga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Mathabhanga
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
105.51 hectares
Area
1.06 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 502 people in 116 households, with 269 male residents and 233 female residents. The average household size is 4.33, and SC share is 62.55% and ST share is 0% for Garkhola. Population density works out to about 475.78 people per sq km.
Total Households
116
Total Population
502
Male Population
269
Female Population
233
Sex Ratio
866.17
Average Household Size
4.33
SC Population
314
SC Male Population
167
SC Female Population
147
SC Population Share
62.55
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Garkhola 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
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Garkhola. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Maternity And Child Welfare Centre Count
2
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Garkhola include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump 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
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
33.6 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Garkhola include black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Private Courier Facility
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Taxi
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Garkhola include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
Available
Public Library
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Garkhola is reported as 13 hours per day in summer and 13 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
13 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Garkhola show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93.48 hectares and irrigated land is 37.6 hectares (40.2% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
10.03
Net Area Sown In Hectares
93.48
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
55.88 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
37.6
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
4 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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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.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
Not reported
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
2
100%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
Axis Bank Limited
2
100%
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
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Axis Bank Limited
ATM
736158
Koch Bihar
Sitalkuchi
Sitalkuchi
Dist-Coochbehar, Wb-736158 Sitalkhuchi Panchayat Samity, Sitalkhuchi(thana Para), Po and Ps.- Sitalkhuchi, Koch Bihar…
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 Garkhola village located?
Garkhola is in Sitalkuchi Block of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India.
Which district is Garkhola village in?
Garkhola village is in Koch Bihar district.
Which state is Garkhola village in?
Garkhola village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Garkhola under?
Garkhola comes under Sitalkuchi Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Garkhola?
The Census village code of Garkhola is 308819.
What is the population of Garkhola village?
The village record lists 502 people and 116 households for Garkhola.
How many households are in Garkhola village?
The village record lists 116 households for Garkhola.
What is the male and female population of Garkhola?
The record lists 269 male residents and 233 female residents for Garkhola.
What is the sex ratio of Garkhola village?
The sex ratio of Garkhola is 866.17 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Garkhola village?
The reported geographical area of Garkhola is 105.51 hectares.
What is the population density of Garkhola village?
The approximate population density of Garkhola is 475.78 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Garkhola?
The nearest town listed for Garkhola is Mathabhanga, about 20 km away.
How far is Garkhola from the district headquarters?
Garkhola is about 57.8 km from Cooch Behar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Garkhola from the sub-district headquarters?
Garkhola is about 13.5 km from Sitalkuchi, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Garkhola?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Garkhola.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Garkhola?
For Garkhola, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 93.48 hectares and irrigated land is 37.6 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Garkhola?
The page shows 2 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Garkhola. These records include 1 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 Garkhola.
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.