Sibganj - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Sibganj is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.6 km from Sonakhali and around 70.7 km from Alipore. Bharatgarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sibganj village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sibganj is 335097. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.45 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Sibganj

According to the 2011 Census, Sibganj village had a total population of 2,226 people, including 1,110 males and 1,116 females, living in 487 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.72%, with male literacy at 88.74% and female literacy at 74.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 505, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Sibganj

Sibganj 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 Sibganj

Sibganj is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Sibganj is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sibganj is about 70.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sibganj

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

Health Facilities in Sibganj

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

FAQs about Sibganj