Sarmura - Bamangola, Malda

Sarmura is a village situated in the Bamangola subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from Pakuahat and around 37.8 km from English Bazar. Jagdala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarmura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarmura is 312912. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.99 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 59 km away.

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

Population of Sarmura

According to the 2011 Census, Sarmura village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 758 males and 698 females, living in 317 households. The sex ratio was 921 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.01%, with male literacy at 73.08% and female literacy at 60.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 511.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarmura

Sarmura 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 Sarmura

Sarmura 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 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Sarmura is about 59 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sarmura is about 37.8 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 Sarmura

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

Health Facilities in Sarmura

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

FAQs about Sarmura