Sanpnikla - Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur

Sanpnikla is a village situated in the Islampur subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Islampur and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Ramganj-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sanpnikla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sanpnikla is 308958. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.73 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Sanpnikla 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 Sanpnikla

As per Census 2011, Sanpnikla village has a total population of 1,469 people, consisting of 780 males and 689 females. The village has 296 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 797 literate and 672 illiterate residents. Additionally, 863 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 88 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sanpnikla

Sanpnikla 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 Sanpnikla

Public transport in the Sanpnikla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Sanpnikla is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Sanpnikla is about 100 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 Sanpnikla

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

Health Facilities in Sanpnikla

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

FAQs about Sanpnikla