Shunur Village Overview
Shunur is a village in Bhatar tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 9.2 km from Bhatar tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Amarun I is the Gram Panchayat for Shunur village.
The sections below provide essential information about Shunur village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Shunur is 319857. The village covers a geographical area of 360.08 hectares and has a pincode of 713125. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Location Map of Shunur
Population & Demographics of Shunur
This section provides population and demographic details of Shunur village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,710 | 1,415 | 1,295 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 249 | 138 | 111 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,193 | 614 | 579 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 209 | 116 | 93 |
| Literate Population | 1,733 | 940 | 793 |
| Illiterate Population | 977 | 475 | 502 |
Key population details of Shunur village are given below:
- Shunur village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,710, including approximately 1,415 males and 1,295 females, with a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 1,193 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 209 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Shunur village is good, with a literacy rate of about 63.95%.
- There are around 612 households in Shunur village.
Transport & Connectivity of Shunur
Transport facilities help residents of Shunur village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Shunur
The following villages are located close to Shunur and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shunur
- Where is Shunur located?
- Shunur village is located in Bhatar Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Shunur?
- The Gram Panchayat of Shunur is Amarun I (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Shunur?
- The pincode of Shunur is 713125.
- What is the population of Shunur?
- Shunur has a total population of 2,710, including 1,415 males and 1,295 females.
- How many households are there in Shunur?
- There are 612 households in Shunur.
- What is the literacy rate in Shunur?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shunur is 63.95%. Male literacy is 66.43% and female literacy is 61.24%.