Sahanali

Sahanali is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 52.2km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Sahanali village.

Here you can discover what makes Sahanali unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sahanali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sahanali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sahanali is 310634. The village spans a total geographical area of 352.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Sahanali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sahanali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sahanali

Population of Sahanali

According to the 2011 Census, Sahanali has a total population of about 1,266, with approximately 641 males and 625 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 555 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 508. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.08%, with male literacy at about 51.33% and female literacy near 42.72%. There are around 290 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sahanali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sahanali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sahanali. As per the 2011 stats, Sahanali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sahanali

Knowing the nearby villages of Sahanali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sahanali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sahanali