Sanjail - Maldah (Old), Malda

Sanjail is a village situated in the Maldah (Old) subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 48.3 km from Narayanpur and around 19.2 km from English Bazar. Mahisbathani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanjail village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanjail is 313220. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.46 hectares and falls under the 732128 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Sanjail

As per Census 2011, Sanjail village has a total population of 1,037 people, consisting of 505 males and 532 females. The village has 254 households and a sex ratio of 1,053 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 591 literate and 446 illiterate residents. Additionally, 928 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanjail

Sanjail 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 Sanjail

Sanjail is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adina, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 8.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Sanjail is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Sanjail is about 19.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanjail

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

Health Facilities in Sanjail

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

FAQs about Sanjail