Shunmuni - Illambazar, Birbhum

Shunmuni is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 36.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dharampur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shunmuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shunmuni is 317986. The village covers a total geographical area of 367.48 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Shunmuni village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Shunmuni

As per Census 2011, Shunmuni village has a total population of 2,965 people, consisting of 1,552 males and 1,413 females. The village has 629 households and a sex ratio of 910 females per 1,000 males. There are 477 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,962 literate and 1,003 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,002 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Shunmuni

Shunmuni 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 Shunmuni

Shunmuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dubrajpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Shunmuni is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Shunmuni is about 36.9 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shunmuni

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

Health Facilities in Shunmuni

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

FAQs about Shunmuni