Sanjib - Chanchal - I, Malda

Sanjib is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Chanchal and around 53.4 km from English Bazar. Chanchol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanjib village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjib is 312214. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.12 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Sanjib

According to the 2011 Census, Sanjib village had a total population of 1,847 people, including 952 males and 895 females, living in 434 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.73%, with male literacy at 61.85% and female literacy at 51.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 76, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanjib

Sanjib 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 Sanjib

Sanjib is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Sanjib is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sanjib is about 53.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanjib

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

Health Facilities in Sanjib

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

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