Sarenga - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sarenga is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 91.6 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Karanji serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarenga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarenga is 310431. The village covers a total geographical area of 129.4 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliaganj is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Sarenga

According to the 2011 Census, Sarenga village had a total population of 609 people, including 312 males and 297 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.38%, with male literacy at 53.20% and female literacy at 37.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 417.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarenga

Sarenga 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 Sarenga

Sarenga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Radhikapur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliaganj to Sarenga is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Sarenga is about 91.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarenga

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

Health Facilities in Sarenga

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

FAQs about Sarenga