Sangaon

Sangaon is a village located in Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 23.2km away from Raiganj, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sangaon village. As per 2009 stats, Mahipur is the gram panchayat of Sangaon village.

Here you can discover what makes Sangaon unique in its vibrant Raiganj-Uttar Dinajpur region. You’ll see Sangaon’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Sangaon

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sangaon is 309588. The village spans a total geographical area of 227.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733157. Raiganj is nearest town to Sangaon village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sangaon village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Sangaon

Population of Sangaon

According to the 2011 Census, Sangaon has a total population of about 1,774, with approximately 919 males and 855 females. The sex ratio is around 930 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 265 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 193 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.63%, with male literacy at about 55.60% and female literacy near 47.37%. There are around 392 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sangaon's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sangaon

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Sangaon. As per the 2011 stats, Sangaon had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Sangaon

Knowing the nearby villages of Sangaon helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Sangaon.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sangaon