Sarpota - Amta - I, Howrah

Sarpota is a village situated in the Amta - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Amta and around 30.1 km from Howrah. Anulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarpota is 332666. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.4 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sarpota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Udaynarayanpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sarpota

According to the 2011 Census, Sarpota village had a total population of 1,042 people, including 553 males and 489 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.42%, with male literacy at 88.60% and female literacy at 77.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 282, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarpota

Sarpota 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 Sarpota

Sarpota 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 Bir Shibpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Sarpota is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sarpota is about 30.1 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 Sarpota

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

Health Facilities in Sarpota

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

FAQs about Sarpota