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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Saharbari

According to the 2011 Census, Saharbari village had a total population of 506 people, including 253 males and 253 females, living in 122 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 69.53% and female literacy at 54.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 274.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Saharbari