Sangaon - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Sangaon is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.2 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Mahipur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sangaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangaon is 309588. The village covers a total geographical area of 227.87 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Sangaon

As per Census 2011, Sangaon village has a total population of 1,774 people, consisting of 919 males and 855 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 265 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 916 literate and 858 illiterate residents. Additionally, 193 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sangaon

Sangaon 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 Sangaon

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Sangaon. The nearest railway station is Raiganj, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Sangaon is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sangaon

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

Health Facilities in Sangaon

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

FAQs about Sangaon