Sarangbari - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sarangbari is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarangbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarangbari is 311183. The village covers a total geographical area of 40.75 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Sarangbari 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 Sarangbari

As per Census 2011, Sarangbari village has a total population of 73 people, consisting of 35 males and 38 females. The village has 12 households and a sex ratio of 1,085 females per 1,000 males. There are 9 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 52 literate and 21 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population733538
Child Population (0–6 yrs)936
Literate Population523220
Illiterate Population21318

Nearby Villages of Sarangbari

Sarangbari 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChakramWest0.73 km
MajhigramEast0.94 km
Paschim ChakismailSouth1.02 km
SatraiNorth-East1.31 km
NokshaNorth-West1.31 km
KasimbiNorth-East1.50 km
BannaparaNorth1.55 km
MollaparaSouth1.74 km
KholaparaNorth-East1.92 km
Chak ShyamSouth-West2.01 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarangbari

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Sarangbari. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sarangbari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sarangbari is about 6.2 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 Sarangbari

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sarangbari 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 Sarangbari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Sarangbari

Where is Sarangbari located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sarangbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarangbari is Vatpara.

What is the pincode of Sarangbari?

The pincode of Sarangbari is 733103.

What is the population of Sarangbari?

Sarangbari has a total population of 73, including 35 males and 38 females.

How many households are there in Sarangbari?

There are 12 households in Sarangbari.

What is the literacy rate in Sarangbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarangbari is 71.23%. Male literacy is 91.43% and female literacy is 52.63%.