Sinhapara - Gazole, Malda

Sinhapara is a village situated in the Gazole subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.3 km from Gazole and around 41.6 km from English Bazar. Salaidanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sinhapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinhapara is 312706. The village covers a total geographical area of 44.53 hectares and falls under the 732124 pincode. Old Malda is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sinhapara

As per Census 2011, Sinhapara village has a total population of 230 people, consisting of 117 males and 113 females. The village has 52 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 103 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 174 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population230117113
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381622
Scheduled Castes (SC)482325
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1749183
Literate Population1036142
Illiterate Population1275671

Nearby Villages of Sinhapara

Sinhapara 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)
RadhanagarEast0.73 km
MadhabparaNorth-West0.85 km
Purbba KasbaNorth-East1.12 km
Purbba AnantapurSouth1.17 km
SabailSouth-West1.18 km
BanshthupiNorth-West1.86 km
BardangaNorth-East2.06 km
AhilSouth2.18 km
UstorNorth-East2.29 km
PaladangaSouth-East2.32 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sinhapara

Sinhapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Deotala, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Old Malda to Sinhapara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sinhapara is about 41.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sinhapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sinhapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sinhapara

Where is Sinhapara located?

Sinhapara village is located in Gazole Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sinhapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Sinhapara is Salaidanga.

What is the pincode of Sinhapara?

The pincode of Sinhapara is 732124.

What is the population of Sinhapara?

Sinhapara has a total population of 230, including 117 males and 113 females.

How many households are there in Sinhapara?

There are 52 households in Sinhapara.

What is the literacy rate in Sinhapara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sinhapara is 44.78%. Male literacy is 52.14% and female literacy is 37.17%.