Saili - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Saili is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.9 km from Bongaon and around 56 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saili village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saili is 322615. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.92 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saili

As per Census 2011, Saili village has a total population of 399 people, consisting of 196 males and 203 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 40 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 309 literate and 90 illiterate residents. Additionally, 160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population399196203
Child Population (0–6 yrs)401723
Scheduled Castes (SC)1607585
Literate Population309171138
Illiterate Population902565

Nearby Villages of Saili

Saili 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)
MatiharaNorth1.47 km
NatidangaNorth-East1.57 km
KansonaSouth-West1.74 km
ShrirampurNorth1.86 km
KhamarkallaSouth-East2.08 km
Dakshin BaliadangaEast2.15 km
Barddhan BeriaSouth-West2.26 km
NaodaWest2.44 km
SanakpurSouth2.47 km
AlakulipurNorth-East2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Saili

Saili is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Saili is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Saili is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Saili

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Saili

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Saili

Where is Saili located?

Saili village is located in Bongaon Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Saili?

The Gram Panchayat of Saili is Bairampur.

What is the pincode of Saili?

The pincode of Saili is 743262.

What is the population of Saili?

Saili has a total population of 399, including 196 males and 203 females.

How many households are there in Saili?

There are 96 households in Saili.

What is the literacy rate in Saili?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Saili is 77.44%. Male literacy is 87.24% and female literacy is 67.98%.