Saikuli - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Saikuli is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 13.2 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Dahapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saikuli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saikuli is 314816. The village covers a total geographical area of 235.4 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Saikuli

According to the 2011 Census, Saikuli village had a total population of 1,053 people, including 550 males and 503 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.20%, with male literacy at 70.12% and female literacy at 59.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 132.

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

Nearby Villages of Saikuli

Saikuli 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 Saikuli

Saikuli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Lalbagh Court Road, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Saikuli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Saikuli is about 13.2 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 Saikuli

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

Health Facilities in Saikuli

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

FAQs about Saikuli