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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Sansat village has a total population of 4,551 people, consisting of 2,209 males and 2,342 females. The village has 1,076 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 614 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,525 literate and 2,026 illiterate residents. Additionally, 305 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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