Saranda - Bamangola, Malda

Saranda is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Pakuahat and around 43.8 km from English Bazar. Bamongola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saranda is 312830. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.19 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Malda Town is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saranda

According to the 2011 Census, Saranda village had a total population of 549 people, including 294 males and 255 females, living in 137 households. The sex ratio was 867 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.79%, with male literacy at 89.31% and female literacy at 79.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Saranda

Saranda 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 Saranda

Saranda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda Town to Saranda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Saranda is about 43.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saranda

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

Health Facilities in Saranda

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

FAQs about Saranda