Shunutia - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Shunutia is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shunutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shunutia is 317901. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.46 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Shunutia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Shunutia

As per Census 2011, Shunutia village has a total population of 255 people, consisting of 136 males and 119 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 164 literate and 91 illiterate residents. Additionally, 216 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shunutia

Shunutia 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 Shunutia

Shunutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Shunutia is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shunutia is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shunutia

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

Health Facilities in Shunutia

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

FAQs about Shunutia