Sapjola - Kaliganj, Nadia

Sapjola is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 41.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Rajarmpur Ghoraikhetra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sapjola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sapjola is 321407. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.16 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Sapjola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nakashipara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Krishnanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sapjola

As per Census 2011, Sapjola village has a total population of 1,229 people, consisting of 632 males and 597 females. The village has 317 households and a sex ratio of 944 females per 1,000 males. There are 132 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 680 illiterate residents. Additionally, 735 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 17 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,229632597
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1326765
Scheduled Castes (SC)735378357
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1798
Literate Population549308241
Illiterate Population680324356

Nearby Villages of Sapjola

Sapjola 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Sita ChandrapurNorth-West1.13 km
BasudebpurSouth-East1.63 km
DaluipuraNorth-West1.75 km
GoalchandpurEast1.77 km
KamalbatiNorth-East1.83 km
SribatiSouth-East1.91 km
BairampurNorth1.93 km
MajhergramSouth-West2.24 km
DhaparaWest2.36 km
Bil BhalsuniNorth-West2.56 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sapjola

Sapjola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Sapjola is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Sapjola is about 41.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sapjola

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sapjola

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Sapjola

Where is Sapjola located?

Sapjola village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sapjola?

The Gram Panchayat of Sapjola is Rajarmpur Ghoraikhetra.

What is the pincode of Sapjola?

The pincode of Sapjola is 741137.

What is the population of Sapjola?

Sapjola has a total population of 1,229, including 632 males and 597 females.

How many households are there in Sapjola?

There are 317 households in Sapjola.

What is the literacy rate in Sapjola?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sapjola is 44.67%. Male literacy is 48.73% and female literacy is 40.37%.