Sanjheli - Kasba, Purnia

Sanjheli is a village situated in the Kasba subdivision of Purnia district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kasba and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Purnia. Sanjheli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjheli is 223603. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 854330 pincode. Kasba is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sanjheli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head.

Population of Sanjheli

According to the 2011 Census, Sanjheli village had a total population of 3,743 people, including 1,938 males and 1,805 females, living in 764 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.50%, with male literacy at 61.43% and female literacy at 41.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sanjheli

Sanjheli 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Sanjheli

Sanjheli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kasba, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kasba to Sanjheli is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purnia to Sanjheli is about 25 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 Sanjheli

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sanjheli village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sanjheli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sanjheli village are given below:

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