Sanar - Para, Purulia

Sanar is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.7 km from Para and around 28.6 km from Purulia. Anara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanar is 330087. The village covers a total geographical area of 351.03 hectares and falls under the 723126 pincode. Anara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sanar

According to the 2011 Census, Sanar village had a total population of 1,426 people, including 733 males and 693 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 945 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.82%, with male literacy at 81.52% and female literacy at 47.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 522, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 391.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanar

Sanar 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 Sanar

Sanar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rukni, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anara to Sanar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sanar is about 28.6 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 Sanar

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

Health Facilities in Sanar

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

FAQs about Sanar