Singfarka - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Singfarka is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 53.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singfarka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singfarka is 310561. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.92 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. 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. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushmandi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Singfarka

As per Census 2011, Singfarka village has a total population of 1,215 people, consisting of 614 males and 601 females. The village has 280 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 146 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 762 literate and 453 illiterate residents. Additionally, 933 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 267 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Singfarka

Singfarka 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 Singfarka

Singfarka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 29.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Singfarka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Singfarka is about 53.8 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 Singfarka

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

Health Facilities in Singfarka

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

FAQs about Singfarka