Saidpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Saidpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 46.5 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saidpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saidpur is 310646. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.48 hectares and falls under the 733142 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Saidpur 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 Saidpur

As per Census 2011, Saidpur village has a total population of 1,234 people, consisting of 635 males and 599 females. The village has 314 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 140 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 704 literate and 530 illiterate residents. Additionally, 261 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 609 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saidpur

Saidpur 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 Saidpur

Public transport in the Saidpur 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 22.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Saidpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Saidpur is about 46.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saidpur

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

Health Facilities in Saidpur

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

FAQs about Saidpur