The city of Matabhanga is located in the Coochbehar district of the eastern state of India, West Bengal. It is located in the northern part of West Bengal. Coochbehar, the district headquarters, is located in its east at a distance of 21 kms. The neighbouring towns are Sitalkuchi, Gosanimari Bandar, Ramthenga and Jibdharer Khuti. The nearest `access points` are the Coochbehar Airport and the New Coochbehar Railway Station
Detailed information about the city can be found in the Indian Census report of 2001. According to this report, Mathabhanga had a population of 21,110. Out of it, males comprises of 51% of the population and females account for the remaining 49%. In this city, 11% of the population is less than six years of age. The Census report also throws light on the literacy rate of the town, which is 76%, which is higher than the national average literacy rate, which is 59.5%. To be specific, the male literacy rate is 81% and the female literacy rate is 71%. The literacy rate is high owing to proper school facilities as well as awareness among the people.
The Madan Mohan Temple is a major landmark of the city.
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(Last Updated on : 3/02/2009)
