Saharol - Gazole, Malda

Saharol is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Gazole and around 33 km from English Bazar. Bairgachhi-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saharol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saharol is 312508. The village covers a total geographical area of 886.56 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saharol

As per Census 2011, Saharol village has a total population of 4,365 people, consisting of 2,162 males and 2,203 females. The village has 909 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 609 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,253 literate and 2,112 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 571 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saharol

Saharol 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 Saharol

Saharol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahananda Bge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Saharol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Saharol is about 33 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 Saharol

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

Health Facilities in Saharol

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

FAQs about Saharol