Chhota Sapnikla - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Chhota Sapnikla is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 101 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Sapnikla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Sapnikla is 308960. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.86 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Chhota Sapnikla

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Sapnikla village had a total population of 1,491 people, including 753 males and 738 females, living in 259 households. The sex ratio was 980 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 44.67%, with male literacy at 46.39% and female literacy at 42.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 256, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhota Sapnikla

Chhota Sapnikla 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 Chhota Sapnikla

Chhota Sapnikla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Chhota Sapnikla is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Chhota Sapnikla is about 101 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Sapnikla

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Sapnikla

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

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