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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sarkhola village had a total population of 479 people, including 232 males and 247 females, living in 109 households. The sex ratio was 1,065 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.00%, with male literacy at 81.95% and female literacy at 57.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 147.

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

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:

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