Sujapur is a census town situated in the Malda district of the Indian state of West Bengal. It lies on the eastern bank of the Ganges River within the Kaliachak I Community Development Block, which is part of the Malda Sadar subdivision. The town is administered locally by a gram panchayat and falls under the jurisdiction of the Sujapur police station.
Geography
Sujapur is positioned in northern Bengal, approximately 250 km north of Kolkata and about 15 km south of the district headquarters, Malda town. The town’s terrain is predominantly flat, characteristic of the alluvial plains of the Ganges basin.
Transportation
The town is served by Sujapur railway station, located on the Howrah–New Jalpaiguri line of the Eastern Railway zone. This rail link connects Sujapur to major regional centers, including Kolkata, Siliguri, and Malda. Road access is provided by regional highways that link the town to nearby villages and the district capital.
Administration
Sujapur is part of the Kaliachak I CD block and is represented in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly as part of the Kaliachak constituency. At the national level, it falls within the Maldaha Dakshin parliamentary constituency.
Demographics
According to the 2011 Census of India, Sujapur is classified as a census town. While detailed population figures and literacy rates for the town are not separately published in readily accessible sources, it is recognized as an inhabited locality within the broader demographic profile of Kaliachak I block.
Economy and Services
The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with the surrounding fertile floodplains supporting the cultivation of rice, wheat, and various cash crops. Small-scale trade and services catering to the surrounding rural population are also present in the town. Educational and health facilities are limited, with residents typically relying on institutions in nearby Malda town for higher education and specialized medical care.
References
- Government of West Bengal, Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation. District Statistical Handbook: Malda (2011).
- Indian Railways. Timetable and station details for Sujapur (SJP).
- Census of India, 2011. Primary Census Abstract (data for Kaliachak I CD Block).
Note: Specific demographic statistics for Sujapur are not individually detailed in publicly available census tables; the information presented reflects the town’s status and context within official administrative records.