Sinti - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Sinti is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.6 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 21 km from Howrah. Singti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sinti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinti is 332508. The village covers a total geographical area of 443.39 hectares and falls under the 711226 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Sinti village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sinti

As per Census 2011, Sinti village has a total population of 6,324 people, consisting of 3,242 males and 3,082 females. The village has 1,508 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 630 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,632 literate and 1,692 illiterate residents. Additionally, 630 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population6,3243,2423,082
Child Population (0–6 yrs)630311319
Scheduled Castes (SC)630320310
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population4,6322,5272,105
Illiterate Population1,692715977

Nearby Villages of Sinti

Sinti 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumirmoraSouth-East1.39 km
RajapurEast1.44 km
Uttar HarishpurWest1.54 km
Dakshin SingtiSouth1.77 km
AbhirampurSouth-West2.09 km
PurpatSouth-East2.26 km
JokaEast2.29 km
Ray ChakSouth2.31 km
SibpurNorth2.34 km
KalikapurSouth-East2.38 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sinti

Sinti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bahir Khanda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Sinti is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sinti is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sinti

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sinti

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sinti

Where is Sinti located?

Sinti village is located in Udaynarayanpur Subdivision, Howrah district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sinti?

The Gram Panchayat of Sinti is Singti.

What is the pincode of Sinti?

The pincode of Sinti is 711226.

What is the population of Sinti?

Sinti has a total population of 6,324, including 3,242 males and 3,082 females.

How many households are there in Sinti?

There are 1,508 households in Sinti.

What is the literacy rate in Sinti?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sinti is 73.24%. Male literacy is 77.95% and female literacy is 68.30%.