Sanakpur - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Sanakpur is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 41.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Baraturigram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanakpur is 316612. The village covers a total geographical area of 715.64 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Sanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sanakpur village had a total population of 5,050 people, including 2,603 males and 2,447 females, living in 1,231 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.28%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 65.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,080, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanakpur

Sanakpur 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 Sanakpur

Sanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Sanakpur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sanakpur is about 41.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Sanakpur

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

FAQs about Sanakpur