Singara - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Singara is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Bagnan and around 40.2 km from Howrah. Haturia-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singara is 333048. The village covers a total geographical area of 56.36 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Singara

According to the 2011 Census, Singara village had a total population of 1,080 people, including 565 males and 515 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.66%, with male literacy at 93.88% and female literacy at 84.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Singara

Singara 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 Singara

Public transport in the Singara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Singara is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Singara is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singara

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

Health Facilities in Singara

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

FAQs about Singara