Sarkhola - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Sarkhola is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.7 km from Polba and around 28.9 km from Chinsura. Dadpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarkhola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarkhola is 325208. The village covers a total geographical area of 51.85 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chunchura is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Sarkhola

As per Census 2011, Sarkhola village has a total population of 479 people, consisting of 232 males and 247 females. The village has 109 households and a sex ratio of 1,064 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 296 literate and 183 illiterate residents. Additionally, 296 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 147 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarkhola

Sarkhola 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 Sarkhola

Sarkhola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sibaichandi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chunchura to Sarkhola is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sarkhola is about 28.9 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 Sarkhola

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

Health Facilities in Sarkhola

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

FAQs about Sarkhola