Sanakpur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Sanakpur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Bongaon and around 51.8 km from Barasat. Bairampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanakpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanakpur is 322636. The village covers a total geographical area of 198.77 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bangoan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sanakpur 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 Sanakpur

According to the 2011 Census, Sanakpur village had a total population of 4,057 people, including 2,067 males and 1,990 females, living in 949 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.72%, with male literacy at 80.99% and female literacy at 72.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,825, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanakpur

Sanakpur 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 Sanakpur

Sanakpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Payradanga, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangoan to Sanakpur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Sanakpur is about 51.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sanakpur

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

Health Facilities in Sanakpur

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

FAQs about Sanakpur