Sansat - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Sansat is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 47.7 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sansat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sansat is 317882. The village covers a total geographical area of 388.51 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sansat village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sansat

According to the 2011 Census, Sansat village had a total population of 4,551 people, including 2,209 males and 2,342 females, living in 1,076 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.14%, with male literacy at 66.77% and female literacy at 61.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 305, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Sansat

Sansat 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 Sansat

Sansat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhedia, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Sansat is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sansat is about 47.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sansat

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

Health Facilities in Sansat

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

FAQs about Sansat