Singijani - Mathabhanga-II, Cooch Behar

Singijani is a village situated in the Mathabhanga-II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 36.3 km from Bhogmara and around 48.6 km from Cooch Behar. Barasoulmari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singijani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singijani is 308014. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.3 hectares and falls under the 736171 pincode. Mathabanga is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Singijani

As per Census 2011, Singijani village has a total population of 5,296 people, consisting of 2,700 males and 2,596 females. The village has 1,145 households and a sex ratio of 961 females per 1,000 males. There are 635 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,731 literate and 1,565 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,756 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Singijani

Singijani 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 Singijani

Public transport in the Singijani is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Falakata, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mathabanga to Singijani is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Singijani is about 48.6 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 Singijani

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

Health Facilities in Singijani

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

FAQs about Singijani