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

As per Census 2011, Singia village has a total population of 12,003 people, consisting of 6,115 males and 5,888 females. The village has 2,906 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,360 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,641 literate and 3,362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,670 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Singia are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population12,0036,1155,888
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,360698662
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,670838832
Scheduled Tribes (ST)27189
Literate Population8,6414,5974,044
Illiterate Population3,3621,5181,844

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KhelanpurWest1.59 km
SihipurNorth-West1.73 km
KaligramEast1.84 km
BhakriSouth-West1.97 km
BamuaSouth-East2.14 km
NabagramNorth2.20 km
BidyanandapurSouth-West2.23 km
BagcharaSouth-East2.51 km
AsrailNorth2.63 km
PaharpurSouth2.67 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within <1 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Singia

Where is Singia located?

Singia village is located in Chanchal - I Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Singia?

The Gram Panchayat of Singia is Chanchol.

What is the pincode of Singia?

The pincode of Singia is 732123.

What is the population of Singia?

Singia has a total population of 12,003, including 6,115 males and 5,888 females.

How many households are there in Singia?

There are 2,906 households in Singia.

What is the literacy rate in Singia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Singia is 71.99%. Male literacy is 75.18% and female literacy is 68.68%.