Sayrapur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sayrapur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 47.9 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Nandanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sayrapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sayrapur is 310637. The village covers a total geographical area of 175.35 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sayrapur 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 Sayrapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sayrapur village had a total population of 1,438 people, including 721 males and 717 females, living in 349 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.76%, with male literacy at 73.64% and female literacy at 62.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sayrapur

Sayrapur 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 Sayrapur

Public transport in the Sayrapur 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 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Sayrapur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sayrapur is about 47.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sayrapur

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

Health Facilities in Sayrapur

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

FAQs about Sayrapur