Sanfua - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Sanfua is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 79.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Palsa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanfua village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanfua is 316034. The village covers a total geographical area of 177.84 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Sanfua

According to the 2011 Census, Sanfua village had a total population of 1,102 people, including 560 males and 542 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.70%, with male literacy at 67.43% and female literacy at 51.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanfua

Sanfua 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 Sanfua

Sanfua is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murarai, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Sanfua is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Sanfua is about 79.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanfua

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

Health Facilities in Sanfua

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

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