Saihati - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Saihati is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 26 km from Gobindapur and around 34 km from Alipore. Pranganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saihati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saihati is 333672. The village covers a total geographical area of 90.61 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Saihati village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhangar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Saihati

As per Census 2011, Saihati village has a total population of 1,182 people, consisting of 604 males and 578 females. The village has 236 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 163 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 378 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Saihati

Saihati 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 Saihati

Saihati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ghutiari Sharif, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Saihati is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Saihati is about 34 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 Saihati

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

Health Facilities in Saihati

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

FAQs about Saihati