Safa Nagar - Kumarganj, Dakshin Dinajpur

Safa Nagar is a village situated in the Kumarganj subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kumarganj and around 29.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Safanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Safa Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Safa Nagar is 310809. The village covers a total geographical area of 597.23 hectares and falls under the 733141 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Safa Nagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Safa Nagar

As per Census 2011, Safa Nagar village has a total population of 3,242 people, consisting of 1,628 males and 1,614 females. The village has 778 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,922 literate and 1,320 illiterate residents. Additionally, 688 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 917 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Safa Nagar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Safa Nagar

Safa Nagar 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 Safa Nagar

Safa Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Safa Nagar is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Safa Nagar is about 29.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Safa Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Safa Nagar

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

FAQs about Safa Nagar