Sanapara Village - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sanapara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanapara is 311361. The village covers a total geographical area of 192.19 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sanapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sanapara

As per Census 2011, Sanapara village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 277 males and 287 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 45 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 398 literate and 166 illiterate residents. Additionally, 528 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 564 277 287
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 45 18 27
Scheduled Castes (SC) 528 258 270
Literate Population 398 216 182
Illiterate Population 166 61 105

Nearby Villages of Sanapara

Sanapara 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Purba ChakbhikanNorth-West0.78 km
Chak AndharuWest1.07 km
Dakshin NagarNorth1.19 km
MajatpurNorth-East1.23 km
BangalipurNorth-West1.42 km
PirijpurSouth-East1.53 km
JabaripurNorth1.89 km
SantaraNorth-West2.12 km
Chak HosenWest2.15 km
SobrasyampurWest2.27 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sanapara

Sanapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sanapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sanapara is about 20.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Sanapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sanapara

Where is Sanapara located?

Sanapara village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sanapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Sanapara is Chingishpur.

What is the pincode of Sanapara?

The pincode of Sanapara is 733145.

What is the population of Sanapara?

Sanapara has a total population of 564, including 277 males and 287 females.

How many households are there in Sanapara?

There are 145 households in Sanapara.

What is the literacy rate in Sanapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sanapara is 70.57%. Male literacy is 77.98% and female literacy is 63.41%.