Sihipur - Chanchal - I, Malda

Sihipur is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.75 km from Chanchal and around 59.1 km from English Bazar. Chanchol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sihipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sihipur is 312209. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.73 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.

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

Population of Sihipur

According to the 2011 Census, Sihipur village had a total population of 2,551 people, including 1,283 males and 1,268 females, living in 612 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.35%, with male literacy at 77.54% and female literacy at 71.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 807.

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

Nearby Villages of Sihipur

Sihipur 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 Sihipur

Sihipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhaluka Road F, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Sihipur is about 63 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sihipur is about 59.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sihipur

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

Health Facilities in Sihipur

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

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