Sanapara - 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 Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Sanapara

According to the 2011 Census, Sanapara village had a total population of 564 people, including 277 males and 287 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 1,036 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.69%, with male literacy at 83.40% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 528.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sanapara