Sisdanga - Habibpur, Malda

Sisdanga is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Habibpur and around 31.8 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sisdanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sisdanga is 312933. The village covers a total geographical area of 68.8 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 36 km away.

Sisdanga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sisdanga

As per Census 2011, Sisdanga village has a total population of 1,281 people, consisting of 626 males and 655 females. The village has 294 households and a sex ratio of 1,046 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 360 literate and 921 illiterate residents. Additionally, 374 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 402 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,281626655
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20896112
Scheduled Castes (SC)374183191
Scheduled Tribes (ST)402196206
Literate Population360207153
Illiterate Population921419502

Nearby Villages of Sisdanga

Sisdanga 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)
Pathar PhulbanaSouth-West0.79 km
Pather ShishudangaNorth1.17 km
Pathar OltaraSouth-West1.49 km
NakailSouth-East1.61 km
PindalEast1.81 km
Pathar BasuliNorth-East1.93 km
PasuliEast2.40 km
Pathar LaibariSouth-West2.45 km
Dolmari DighaliNorth2.80 km
MeherpurNorth-West2.89 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sisdanga

Sisdanga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 12.1 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Sisdanga is about 36 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sisdanga is about 31.8 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 Sisdanga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sisdanga

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

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

FAQs about Sisdanga

Where is Sisdanga located?

Sisdanga village is located in Habibpur Subdivision, Malda district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sisdanga?

The Gram Panchayat of Sisdanga is Mangalpur.

What is the pincode of Sisdanga?

The pincode of Sisdanga is 732122.

What is the population of Sisdanga?

Sisdanga has a total population of 1,281, including 626 males and 655 females.

How many households are there in Sisdanga?

There are 294 households in Sisdanga.

What is the literacy rate in Sisdanga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sisdanga is 28.10%. Male literacy is 33.07% and female literacy is 23.36%.