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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sahanali village had a total population of 1,266 people, including 641 males and 625 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.78%, with male literacy at 59.93% and female literacy at 49.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 555, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 508.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sahanali