Sanichhera - Dharmanagar, North Tripura

Sanichhera is a village situated in the Dharmanagar subdivision of North Tripura district, Tripura. It is located approximately 20 km from Kadamtala and around 40 km from Kailasahar. Balichara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanichhera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanichhera is 272629. The village covers a total geographical area of 1008 hectares and falls under the 799262 pincode. Dharmanagar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sanichhera village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bagbassa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tripura East Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sanichhera

As per Census 2011, Sanichhera village has a total population of 3,919 people, consisting of 1,900 males and 2,019 females. The village has 883 households and a sex ratio of 1,062 females per 1,000 males. There are 573 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,111 literate and 808 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sanichhera are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9191,9002,019
Child Population (0–6 yrs)573274299
Scheduled Castes (SC)250127123
Scheduled Tribes (ST)399197202
Literate Population3,1111,5561,555
Illiterate Population808344464

Nearby Villages of Sanichhera

Sanichhera 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChandpurNorth-East2.08 km
BagbasaSouth3.12 km
LakshminagarNorth3.98 km
PratyekraiNorth-West4.80 km
GanganagarSouth-West5.06 km
KameswarWest5.87 km
ChuraibariNorth6.69 km
IcchailalchheraNorth-West6.81 km
BhagyapurWest7.49 km
DhupirbandWest8.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanichhera

Sanichhera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nadiapur, while the nearest airport is Kailashahar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dharmanagar to Sanichhera is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kailasahar to Sanichhera is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanichhera

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sanichhera

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Sanichhera

Where is Sanichhera located?

Sanichhera village is located in Dharmanagar Subdivision, North Tripura district, Tripura, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanichhera?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanichhera is Balichara.

What is the pincode of Sanichhera?

The pincode of Sanichhera is 799262.

What is the population of Sanichhera?

Sanichhera has a total population of 3,919, including 1,900 males and 2,019 females.

How many households are there in Sanichhera?

There are 883 households in Sanichhera.

What is the literacy rate in Sanichhera?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanichhera is 79.38%. Male literacy is 81.89% and female literacy is 77.02%.