Sakendarnagar - Deganga, North 24 Parganas

Sakendarnagar is a village situated in the Deganga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.1 km from Deganga. Hadipur Jhikra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sakendarnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sakendarnagar is 323410. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.25 hectares and falls under the 743424 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Sakendarnagar

According to the 2011 Census, Sakendarnagar village had a total population of 1,822 people, including 937 males and 885 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.85%, with male literacy at 83.17% and female literacy at 76.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,822937885
Child Population (0–6 yrs)239129110
Scheduled Castes (SC)293165128
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,264672592
Illiterate Population558265293

Nearby Villages of Sakendarnagar

Sakendarnagar 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)
JamalpurWest0.76 km
GoalpukurSouth1.20 km
Abjan NagarNorth-East1.50 km
Ram NagarWest1.53 km
AziznagarNorth1.54 km
KalikapurSouth-East1.79 km
AdampurSouth-West1.87 km
ChatkabariaNorth-East1.96 km
MamurabadNorth-West2.40 km
RaendiNorth2.58 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sakendarnagar

Sakendarnagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kankra Mirzanagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 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 Barasat to Sakendarnagar is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sakendarnagar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within <1 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Sakendarnagar

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

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

FAQs about Sakendarnagar

Where is Sakendarnagar located?

Sakendarnagar village is located in Deganga Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sakendarnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sakendarnagar is Hadipur Jhikra-ii.

What is the pincode of Sakendarnagar?

The pincode of Sakendarnagar is 743424.

What is the population of Sakendarnagar?

Sakendarnagar had a total population of 1,822, including 937 males and 885 females.

How many households are there in Sakendarnagar?

Sakendarnagar had 405 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sakendarnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sakendarnagar was 79.85%. Male literacy was 83.17% and female literacy was 76.39%.