Sarangapur - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Sarangapur is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from Nutanhat and around 34.4 km from Barddhaman. Chanak serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sarangapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sarangapur is 319044. The village covers a total geographical area of 64.14 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Sarangapur

According to the 2011 Census, Sarangapur village had a total population of 957 people, including 488 males and 469 females, living in 226 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.97%, with male literacy at 81.99% and female literacy at 63.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 637, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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 Population957488469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)955540
Scheduled Castes (SC)637323314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)864145
Literate Population629355274
Illiterate Population328133195

Nearby Villages of Sarangapur

Sarangapur 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)
MallikpurNorth0.93 km
SaruliaEast1.12 km
BasatpurSouth-East1.14 km
RamnagarNorth1.83 km
DighaNorth-West2.24 km
DangsaraEast2.29 km
UjirpurEast2.48 km
RamchandrapurSouth-East2.83 km
JaladgramEast3.15 km
NutaSouth3.18 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sarangapur

Sarangapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Sarangapur is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Sarangapur is about 34.4 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sarangapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sarangapur

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

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

FAQs about Sarangapur

Where is Sarangapur located?

Sarangapur village is located in Mangolkote Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sarangapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Sarangapur is Chanak.

What is the pincode of Sarangapur?

The pincode of Sarangapur is 713128.

What is the population of Sarangapur?

Sarangapur had a total population of 957, including 488 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Sarangapur?

Sarangapur had 226 households.

What is the literacy rate in Sarangapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sarangapur was 72.97%. Male literacy was 81.99% and female literacy was 63.87%.