Sobrasyampur Village - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sobrasyampur is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.2 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Chingishpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sobrasyampur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sobrasyampur is 311353. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.39 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sobrasyampur 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 Sobrasyampur

As per Census 2011, Sobrasyampur village has a total population of 1,495 people, consisting of 777 males and 718 females. The village has 385 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,005 literate and 490 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,312 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 73 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,495 777 718
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 111 54 57
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1,312 682 630
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 73 37 36
Literate Population 1,005 565 440
Illiterate Population 490 212 278

Nearby Villages of Sobrasyampur

Sobrasyampur 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
SobraNorth0.93 km
Chak HosenSouth1.05 km
Chak AndharuEast1.20 km
BamanhatiNorth-East1.42 km
NoaparaNorth-West1.55 km
Dakshin ChakalamNorth1.56 km
Chak LaksminarayanWest1.64 km
BangalipurNorth-East1.88 km
Purba ChakbhikanEast1.90 km
SantaraNorth-East2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sobrasyampur

Sobrasyampur 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 9.6 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within >10 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No Available within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sobrasyampur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sobrasyampur is about 20.1 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 Sobrasyampur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sobrasyampur

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

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

FAQs about Sobrasyampur

Where is Sobrasyampur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sobrasyampur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sobrasyampur is Chingishpur.

What is the pincode of Sobrasyampur?

The pincode of Sobrasyampur is 733103.

What is the population of Sobrasyampur?

Sobrasyampur has a total population of 1,495, including 777 males and 718 females.

How many households are there in Sobrasyampur?

There are 385 households in Sobrasyampur.

What is the literacy rate in Sobrasyampur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sobrasyampur is 67.22%. Male literacy is 72.72% and female literacy is 61.28%.