Sarakandar - Gazole, Malda

Sarakandar is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Gazole and around 28.5 km from English Bazar. Gazole-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarakandar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarakandar is 312593. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.47 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sarakandar

According to the 2011 Census, Sarakandar village had a total population of 775 people, including 395 males and 380 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.48%, with male literacy at 57.35% and female literacy at 41.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 403.

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

Nearby Villages of Sarakandar

Sarakandar 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 Sarakandar

Sarakandar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Gazole, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Sarakandar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sarakandar is about 28.5 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 Sarakandar

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

Health Facilities in Sarakandar

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

FAQs about Sarakandar