Shukdebpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Shukdebpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 17.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 15.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sahapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shukdebpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukdebpur is 318119. The village covers a total geographical area of 154.15 hectares and falls under the 731123 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Shukdebpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Suri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Birbhum Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shukdebpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shukdebpur village had a total population of 557 people, including 295 males and 262 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 888 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.72%, with male literacy at 92.28% and female literacy at 76.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Shukdebpur

Shukdebpur 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 Shukdebpur

Shukdebpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Shukdebpur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shukdebpur is about 15.9 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 Shukdebpur

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

Health Facilities in Shukdebpur

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

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