Sankair - Tapan, Dakshin Dinajpur

Sankair is a village situated in the Tapan subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. Gophanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sankair village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sankair is 311489. The village covers a total geographical area of 209.34 hectares and falls under the 733127 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Sankair village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tapan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sankair

According to the 2011 Census, Sankair village had a total population of 945 people, including 490 males and 455 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.37%, with male literacy at 78.72% and female literacy at 65.41%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 402, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 235.

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

Nearby Villages of Sankair

Sankair 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 Sankair

Sankair is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Sankair is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sankair

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

Health Facilities in Sankair

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

FAQs about Sankair