Sinut - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Sinut is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.6 km from Nutanhat and around 36 km from Barddhaman. Jhilu-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sinut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sinut is 319106. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.11 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Sinut

As per Census 2011, Sinut village has a total population of 1,659 people, consisting of 862 males and 797 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 924 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,151 literate and 508 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Sinut are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,659862797
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18988101
Scheduled Castes (SC)271314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)2-2
Literate Population1,151633518
Illiterate Population508229279

Nearby Villages of Sinut

Sinut 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)
KundaNorth0.85 km
ThengaparaSouth0.93 km
BhatparaWest1.21 km
BrahmapurNorth1.79 km
JarthaNorth2.13 km
MasaruSouth-East2.55 km
PalsonaSouth2.63 km
JagadishpurSouth-East2.69 km
SimuliaNorth-East2.76 km
SankarpurSouth-West2.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sinut

Sinut 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 59.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Sinut is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Sinut is about 36 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 Sinut

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Sinut

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

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

FAQs about Sinut

Where is Sinut located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sinut?

The Gram Panchayat of Sinut is Jhilu-i.

What is the pincode of Sinut?

The pincode of Sinut is 713143.

What is the population of Sinut?

Sinut has a total population of 1,659, including 862 males and 797 females.

How many households are there in Sinut?

There are 368 households in Sinut.

What is the literacy rate in Sinut?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sinut is 69.38%. Male literacy is 73.43% and female literacy is 64.99%.