Singia - Chanchal - I, Malda

Singia is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.4 km from Chanchal and around 56.7 km from English Bazar. Chanchol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singia is 312211. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.8 hectares and falls under the 732123 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Singia

According to the 2011 Census, Singia village had a total population of 12,003 people, including 6,115 males and 5,888 females, living in 2,906 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.19%, with male literacy at 84.86% and female literacy at 77.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,670, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Singia

Singia 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 Singia

Singia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Singia is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Singia is about 56.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singia

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

Health Facilities in Singia

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

FAQs about Singia