Baranda Sibnagar - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Baranda Sibnagar is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 24.4 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Kapasdanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baranda Sibnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baranda Sibnagar is 314860. The village covers a total geographical area of 261.74 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Jiajang is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Baranda Sibnagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Baranda Sibnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Baranda Sibnagar village had a total population of 3,709 people, including 1,922 males and 1,787 females, living in 919 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.75%, with male literacy at 65.36% and female literacy at 59.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134.

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

Nearby Villages of Baranda Sibnagar

Baranda Sibnagar 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 Baranda Sibnagar

Baranda Sibnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nashipur Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jiajang to Baranda Sibnagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Baranda Sibnagar is about 24.4 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 Baranda Sibnagar

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

Health Facilities in Baranda Sibnagar

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

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