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 Pradhan 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

According to the 2011 Census, Sisdanga village had a total population of 1,281 people, including 626 males and 655 females, living in 294 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 33.55%, with male literacy at 39.06% and female literacy at 28.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 402.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Sisdanga