Sundaribasti - Mal, Jalpaiguri

Sundaribasti is a village situated in the Mal subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malbazar and around 59.7 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Bagrakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sundaribasti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sundaribasti is 306887. The village covers a total geographical area of 452.4 hectares and falls under the 735229 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Sundaribasti

As per Census 2011, Sundaribasti village has a total population of 290 people, consisting of 144 males and 146 females. The village has 54 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 165 literate and 125 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 102 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sundaribasti

Sundaribasti 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 Sundaribasti

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sundaribasti. The nearest railway station is Bagrakot, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Sundaribasti is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Sundaribasti is about 59.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sundaribasti

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

Health Facilities in Sundaribasti

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

FAQs about Sundaribasti