Sangur - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Sangur is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.4 km from Rajpur and around 39.4 km from Alipore. Pratapnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sangur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangur is 333606. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.15 hectares and falls under the 743387 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sangur

According to the 2011 Census, Sangur village had a total population of 3,962 people, including 2,031 males and 1,931 females, living in 911 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.03%, with male literacy at 87.14% and female literacy at 72.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,759.

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

Nearby Villages of Sangur

Sangur 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 Sangur

Public transport in the Sangur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Champahati, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Sangur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Sangur is about 39.4 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 Sangur

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

Health Facilities in Sangur

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

FAQs about Sangur