Sahanali - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sahanali is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 52.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sahanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sahanali is 310634. The village covers a total geographical area of 352.47 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sahanali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sahanali

As per Census 2011, Sahanali village has a total population of 1,266 people, consisting of 641 males and 625 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 178 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 596 literate and 670 illiterate residents. Additionally, 555 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 508 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,266641625
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1789286
Scheduled Castes (SC)555288267
Scheduled Tribes (ST)508249259
Literate Population596329267
Illiterate Population670312358

Nearby Villages of Sahanali

Sahanali 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)
BishrailSouth-West1.15 km
MahasuraSouth-East1.27 km
BikairNorth-West1.61 km
TilnaNorth-East1.63 km
BurinagarEast1.65 km
TholaharSouth1.67 km
RanipurSouth-West1.92 km
SahabazpurSouth-West2.23 km
ChandrailSouth-East2.31 km
MaynapurSouth-West2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sahanali

Public transport in the Sahanali is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 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 Gangarampur to Sahanali is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sahanali is about 52.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sahanali

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

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

Health Facilities in Sahanali

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sahanali

Where is Sahanali located?

Sahanali village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sahanali?

The Gram Panchayat of Sahanali is Nandanpur.

What is the pincode of Sahanali?

The pincode of Sahanali is 733142.

What is the population of Sahanali?

Sahanali has a total population of 1,266, including 641 males and 625 females.

How many households are there in Sahanali?

There are 290 households in Sahanali.

What is the literacy rate in Sahanali?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sahanali is 47.08%. Male literacy is 51.33% and female literacy is 42.72%.