Singi

Singi is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 30.4km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 50.9km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Singhee is the gram panchayat of Singi village.

Here you can discover what makes Singi unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Singi’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Singi

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Singi is 317883. The village spans a total geographical area of 820.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Singi village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Singi village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Singi

Population of Singi

According to the 2011 Census, Singi has a total population of about 5,723, with approximately 2,951 males and 2,772 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 678 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2,554 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 217. The overall literacy rate is approximately 56.89%, with male literacy at about 62.83% and female literacy near 50.58%. There are around 1,491 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Singi's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Singi

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Singi. As per the 2011 stats, Singi had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Singi

Knowing the nearby villages of Singi helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Singi.

Frequently Asked Questions about Singi