Senhat village, Khanakul - II block | Pincode 712417

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Senhat is a village in Khanakul-II mandal, Hooghly district, West Bengal. With a population of 3,709 across 885 households and a literacy rate of 66.5%, the village has one shop. Located at coordinates 22.678°N, 87.848°E, it is served by postal code 712417.

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CHITTARANJAN MAKAL

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LGD code: 325932
Pincode: 712417
Post office: Rajhati Bandar
Population: 3,709
Households: 885
Literacy rate: 66.5%
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,335
Distance to district centre: 32 km
Distance to mandal centre: 6 km
Distance to Kolkata: 54 km
Distance to Hyderabad: 1141 km
Nearest railway station: Amta · 21 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Government Hospital, Sabalsinghpur · 3 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Senhat compares

By population, Senhat ranks #21 of 53 villages in Khanakul - II mandal.

Literacy rate

66.5%

−3.2% vs mandal average

Senhat: 66.5%
Khanakul - II mandal: 69.7%
Hooghly district: 73.9%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

994

+28 vs mandal average

Senhat: 994
Khanakul - II mandal: 966

Household size

people per home

4.2

−0.3 vs mandal average

Senhat: 4.2
Khanakul - II mandal: 4.5

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Senhat at a glance

Senhat is a village of 3,709 people in 885 households (Census 2011) in Khanakul - II block, Hooghly district, West Bengal, the 21st-largest of 53 villages in Khanakul - II block. Literacy is 67%, 3 points below the block average of 70% and the sex ratio is 994 women per 1,000 men. It lies 32 km from the Hooghly district centre, 4 km from Sabalsinghapur, the nearest town, 21 km from Amta railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 712417, served by Rajhati Bandar post office; the LGD village code is 325932. The nearest hospital or health centre is Government Hospital, Sabalsinghpur, 3 km away. The sarpanch is CHITTARANJAN MAKAL, and the village votes in Khanakul assembly constituency, represented by MLA Susanta Ghosh. The population is estimated at 4,149 in 2026, up 12% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Senhat · this village	3,709	67%	—
Kumarhat · Khanakul - II	1,838	72%	1.4 km NW
Khantara · Khanakul - II	1,350	72%	1.5 km W
Chakrapur · Khanakul - I	1,969	75%	1.6 km N
Kushali · Khanakul - II	1,887	67%	1.7 km W
Madhyarang · Khanakul - II	1,748	76%	1.8 km SW
Mamakpur · Khanakul - II	1,670	77%	2.2 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Senhat

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: Yes
Power hours (summer): 15
Power hours (winter): 20
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: No
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: No
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 218.04
Irrigated area (ha): 152
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Senhat

LGD code: 325932
Pincode: 712417
Post office: Rajhati Bandar
Population (Census 2011): 3,709
Population (projected 2026): 4,149
Households: 885
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 994
Literacy rate: 66.5%
Coordinates: 22.67783°N, 87.84831°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Arambag
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Khanakul
Member of Parliament: Mitali Bag
Member of Legislative Assembly: Susanta Ghosh
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: CHITTARANJAN MAKAL
Block / Mandal: Khanakul - II

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Hooghly district level

Then & Now

Senhat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

3,709

Census 2011 baseline

+11.9%

Population · 2026

4,149

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

885

Census 2011 baseline

Households · 2026

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RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 3,709Census 2011
Households: 885Census 2011
Literacy rate: 66.5%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 994 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,1492026 proj. · +11.9% vs 2011
Est. households: —2026 projection
Active job cards: 6,69,805MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 0MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,59,32,306ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 39.9%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Hooghly district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 34,19,193PMAY-G · 34,19,193 of 45,69,423 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Hooghly district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,82,542Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Hooghly district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Notable places in Senhat

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Getting there

How to reach Senhat

Mandal centre

Khanakul - II · ≈ 6.3 km

≈ 13 min by car · 15 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Hooghly · ≈ 32 km

≈ 1 h 6 min by car · 1 h 19 min by bike

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Nearest town · 10,109 people

Sabalsinghapur · ≈ 3.9 km

≈ 8 min by car · 9 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kolkata54 kmcapital
Hyderabad1141 km
Delhi1253 km
Chennai1334 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationAmta21 km
Bus stopRamnagar Bus Stop4 km
Hospital / PHCGovernment Hospital, Sabalsinghpur3 km
ATM / bankState Bank of India4 km
Petrol pumpBharat Petroleum12 km
CollegeVidyasagar mahua vidyalaya36 km
Police stationKhanakul Police Station3 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Senhat

1 Temple mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Ghanteshwar TempleTemple3.7 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Senhat

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🏫Khanakul Krishna Vamini Primary SchoolSchool3.6 km ↗
🏫Gurukul Public Model SchoolSchool3.9 km ↗
📚Bipin Bihari Singh Public LibraryLibrary4.0 km ↗

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Quick answers

People often ask about Senhat

What is the pincode of Senhat?

The pincode of Senhat, Khanakul - II block, Hooghly district, West Bengal is 712417. The post office is Rajhati Bandar.

Which post office delivers to Senhat?

Mail for Senhat is delivered through Rajhati Bandar post office, pincode 712417, in Khanakul - II block, Hooghly district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Senhat located?

Senhat is a village in Khanakul - II block of Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the population of Senhat as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Senhat village has a population of 3,709 across 885 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Senhat?

The current sarpanch of Senhat gram panchayat is CHITTARANJAN MAKAL.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Senhat in?

Senhat falls under the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency (PC #29) of West Bengal.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Senhat in?

Senhat falls under the Khanakul assembly constituency (AC #202) of West Bengal.

What is the literacy rate in Senhat?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Senhat village is 66.5%.

What is the sex ratio in Senhat?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Senhat village is 994 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Senhat?

12 schemes currently match residents of Senhat, including Kanyashree Prakalpa, Lakshmir Bhandar, Yuvashree Arpan. Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Senhat from Hooghly district centre?

Senhat is approximately 32 km (straight-line) from the centre of Hooghly district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Senhat?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Senhat village is 325932.

Which is the nearest town to Senhat?

Sabalsinghapur (population 10,109, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 4 km from Senhat in a straight line.

How big is Senhat compared to other villages in Khanakul - II block?

Senhat ranks 21 of 53 villages in Khanakul - II block by Census 2011 population (3,709 residents).

How far is Senhat from Kolkata?

Senhat is about 54 km from Kolkata in a straight line (the state capital of West Bengal); by road expect roughly 70 km.

How far is Senhat from Hyderabad?

Senhat is about 1141 km from Hyderabad in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1483 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Senhat?

Amta is the nearest railway station to Senhat, about 21 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 27 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Senhat?

Ramnagar Bus Stop is the nearest bus stop to Senhat, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Senhat?

Government Hospital, Sabalsinghpur is the nearest hospital or health centre to Senhat, about 3 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 4 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Senhat?

State Bank of India is the nearest ATM or bank to Senhat, about 4 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 5 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Senhat?

Bharat Petroleum is the nearest petrol pump to Senhat, about 12 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 16 km.

Who is the MLA of Senhat?

Senhat falls under Khanakul assembly constituency (AC 202). The sitting MLA is Susanta Ghosh (BJP).

Who is the MP for Senhat?

Senhat is in Arambag Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Mitali Bag (Trinamool Congress).

Which schools and colleges are near Senhat?

Within 5 km of Senhat: Khanakul Krishna Vamini Primary School (3.6 km), Gurukul Public Model School (3.9 km), Bipin Bihari Singh Public Library (4.0 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Senhat in 2026?

Senhat is estimated at 4,149 people in 2026, up about 12% from 3,709 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Senhat in?

West Bengal falls in the Lower Gangetic Plains zone (rice, jute, potato; humid) of the ICAR classification; Senhat in Hooghly district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Senhat?

CHITTARANJAN MAKAL is the sarpanch of Senhat gram panchayat, Khanakul - II block. See the sarpanch list of Khanakul - II block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-25
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Senhat

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Latest posts

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Upcoming events

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People often ask about Senhat

What is the pincode of Senhat?

Which post office delivers to Senhat?

In which district is Senhat located?

What is the population of Senhat as per Census 2011?

Who is the sarpanch of Senhat?

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Senhat in?

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Senhat in?

What is the literacy rate in Senhat?

What is the sex ratio in Senhat?

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Senhat?

How far is Senhat from Hooghly district centre?

What is the LGD code of Senhat?

Which is the nearest town to Senhat?

How big is Senhat compared to other villages in Khanakul - II block?

How far is Senhat from Kolkata?

How far is Senhat from Hyderabad?

Which is the nearest railway station to Senhat?

Which is the nearest bus stop to Senhat?

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Senhat?

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Senhat?

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Senhat?

Who is the MLA of Senhat?

Who is the MP for Senhat?

Which schools and colleges are near Senhat?

What is the population of Senhat in 2026?

Which agro-climatic zone is Senhat in?

Who is the sarpanch of Senhat?

Population, education, health & sanitation

Senhat — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Senhat on the map

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Commerce

Latest posts

Nitin Nabin highlights Anganwadi, ASHA workers’ role in West Bengal’s future

"Future of West Bengal, India in your hands": BJP chief Nabin to Anganwadi, ASHA workers

West Bengal: SFI, Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat members clash during event at SRFTI