Saharbari - Bamangola, Malda

Saharbari is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.8 km from Pakuahat and around 37.3 km from English Bazar. Jagdala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saharbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharbari is 312911. The village covers a total geographical area of 75.34 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Saharbari

As per Census 2011, Saharbari village has a total population of 506 people, consisting of 253 males and 253 females. The village has 122 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 290 literate and 216 illiterate residents. Additionally, 191 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 274 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population506253253
Child Population (0–6 yrs)362016
Scheduled Castes (SC)1919992
Scheduled Tribes (ST)274131143
Literate Population290162128
Illiterate Population21691125

Nearby Villages of Saharbari

Saharbari 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)
SarmuraEast0.76 km
NepalpurNorth-West0.90 km
PannapurSouth0.90 km
ShukailNorth1.49 km
HiyatpurWest1.66 km
PirgachhiWest1.81 km
DabarNorth-West1.92 km
SimlaNorth-West2.22 km
Pathar SimlaNorth-East2.28 km
BijailSouth-West2.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saharbari

Saharbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Saharbari is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Saharbari is about 37.3 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 Saharbari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Saharbari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Saharbari

Where is Saharbari located?

Saharbari village is located in Bamangola Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saharbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Saharbari is Jagdala.

What is the pincode of Saharbari?

The pincode of Saharbari is 732138.

What is the population of Saharbari?

Saharbari has a total population of 506, including 253 males and 253 females.

How many households are there in Saharbari?

There are 122 households in Saharbari.

What is the literacy rate in Saharbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saharbari is 57.31%. Male literacy is 64.03% and female literacy is 50.59%.