Singi - Bagda, North 24 Parganas

Singi is a village situated in the Bagda subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Bagda and around 71 km from Barasat. Helencha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singi is 322506. The village covers a total geographical area of 131.52 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Singi

As per Census 2011, Singi village has a total population of 1,322 people, consisting of 708 males and 614 females. The village has 305 households and a sex ratio of 867 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 942 literate and 380 illiterate residents. Additionally, 933 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Singi

Singi 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 Singi

Singi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Singi is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Singi is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singi

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

Health Facilities in Singi

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

FAQs about Singi