Sobra - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sobra is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sobra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sobra is 311350. The village covers a total geographical area of 70.43 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sobra 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 Sobra

According to the 2011 Census, Sobra village had a total population of 473 people, including 245 males and 228 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 931 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.44%, with male literacy at 71.68% and female literacy at 61.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 208, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 122.

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

Nearby Villages of Sobra

Sobra 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 Sobra

Sobra 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 8.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sobra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sobra is about 14.4 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 Sobra

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

Health Facilities in Sobra

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

FAQs about Sobra