Suknapara - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Suknapara is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suknapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suknapara is 311168. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.11 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode.

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

Nearby Villages of Suknapara

Suknapara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BannaparaSouth0.62 km
BadbangiWest0.99 km
Dakshin KhhanpurNorth1.32 km
SatraiSouth-East1.33 km
HasailEast1.34 km
Bangi (p)North-West1.41 km
NokshaSouth-West1.46 km
AjodhyaEast1.51 km
Mangalpur (p)North-West1.84 km
KasimbiSouth-East1.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Suknapara

Suknapara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Balurghat to Suknapara is about 4.2 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Suknapara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Suknapara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Suknapara

Where is Suknapara located?

Suknapara village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Suknapara?

The Gram Panchayat of Suknapara is Vatpara.

What is the pincode of Suknapara?

The pincode of Suknapara is 733145.