Singa - Murshidabad Jiaganj, Murshidabad

Singa is a village situated in the Murshidabad Jiaganj subdivision of Murshidabad district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murshidabad and around 12.5 km from the district headquarters in Berhampore. Tentulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singa is 314877. The village covers a total geographical area of 220.6 hectares and falls under the 742164 pincode. Lalbagh is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Singa

According to the 2011 Census, Singa village had a total population of 3,359 people, including 1,712 males and 1,647 females, living in 832 households. The sex ratio was 962 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.29%, with male literacy at 58.45% and female literacy at 60.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Singa

Singa 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 Singa

Singa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Murshidabad, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lalbagh to Singa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Berhampore to Singa is about 12.5 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 Singa

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

Health Facilities in Singa

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

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