Sanihara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sanihara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Amritakhand serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanihara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanihara is 311331. The village covers a total geographical area of 99.14 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sanihara 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 Sanihara

According to the 2011 Census, Sanihara village had a total population of 301 people, including 153 males and 148 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.93%, with male literacy at 71.64% and female literacy at 58.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 110, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanihara

Sanihara 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 Sanihara

Sanihara 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 5.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sanihara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sanihara is about 9.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanihara

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

Health Facilities in Sanihara

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

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