Singat - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Singat is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.9 km from Nutanhat and around 43.4 km from Barddhaman. Shimulia-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Singat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Singat is 319125. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.78 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Singat

According to the 2011 Census, Singat village had a total population of 1,212 people, including 634 males and 578 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.73%, with male literacy at 61.93% and female literacy at 50.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 841, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Singat

Singat 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 Singat

Singat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Singat is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Singat is about 43.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Singat

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

Health Facilities in Singat

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

FAQs about Singat