Singfarka Village Overview
Singfarka is a village in Gangarampur tehsil of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It lies about 17.3 km from Gangarampur tehsil headquarters and around 53.8 km from Balurghat district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sukdevpur is the Gram Panchayat for Singfarka village.
The sections below provide essential information about Singfarka village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Singfarka is 310561. The village covers a geographical area of 207.92 hectares and has a pincode of 733124. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.
Singfarka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Singfarka
Population & Demographics of Singfarka
This section provides population and demographic details of Singfarka village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,215 | 614 | 601 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 146 | 66 | 80 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 933 | 478 | 455 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 267 | 129 | 138 |
| Literate Population | 762 | 438 | 324 |
| Illiterate Population | 453 | 176 | 277 |
Key population details of Singfarka village are given below:
- Singfarka village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 1,215, including approximately 614 males and 601 females, with a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 933 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 267 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Singfarka village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.72%.
- There are around 280 households in Singfarka village.
Transport & Connectivity of Singfarka
Transport facilities help residents of Singfarka village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Singfarka
The following villages are located close to Singfarka and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Singfarka
- Where is Singfarka located?
- Singfarka village is located in Gangarampur Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Singfarka?
- The Gram Panchayat of Singfarka is Sukdevpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Singfarka?
- The pincode of Singfarka is 733124.
- What is the population of Singfarka?
- Singfarka has a total population of 1,215, including 614 males and 601 females.
- How many households are there in Singfarka?
- There are 280 households in Singfarka.
- What is the literacy rate in Singfarka?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singfarka is 62.72%. Male literacy is 71.34% and female literacy is 53.91%.