Saphkhali - Bishnupur - I, South 24 Parganas

Saphkhali is a village situated in the Bishnupur - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.3 km from Bishnupur and around 28.3 km from Alipore. Purba Bishnupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Saphkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Saphkhali is 333396. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.51 hectares and falls under the 743503 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Saphkhali

As per Census 2011, Saphkhali village has a total population of 2,813 people, consisting of 1,433 males and 1,380 females. The village has 620 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 368 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,915 literate and 898 illiterate residents. Additionally, 351 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Saphkhali

Saphkhali 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 Saphkhali

Saphkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalyanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Saphkhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Saphkhali is about 28.3 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 Saphkhali

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

Health Facilities in Saphkhali

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

FAQs about Saphkhali