Siala - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Siala is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 25.8 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Siala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Siala is 311369. The village covers a total geographical area of 123.05 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Siala 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 Siala

According to the 2011 Census, Siala village had a total population of 638 people, including 333 males and 305 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 916 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.96%, with male literacy at 82.95% and female literacy at 66.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 180, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Siala

Siala 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 Siala

Siala 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 13.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Siala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Siala is about 20.2 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 Siala

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

Health Facilities in Siala

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

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