Singjol - Gaighata, North 24 Parganas

Singjol is a village situated in the Gaighata subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Gaighata and around 45.3 km from Barasat. Shimulpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singjol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singjol is 322744. The village covers a total geographical area of 184.04 hectares and falls under the 743245 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Singjol

According to the 2011 Census, Singjol village had a total population of 2,035 people, including 1,065 males and 970 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 911 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.81%, with male literacy at 93.10% and female literacy at 84.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 818.

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

Nearby Villages of Singjol

Singjol 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 Singjol

Singjol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champapukur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Singjol is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Singjol is about 45.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singjol

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

Health Facilities in Singjol

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

FAQs about Singjol