Sukharia - Balagarh, Hooghly

Sukharia is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.5 km from Patuligram and around 31.9 km from Chinsura. Somra-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukharia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukharia is 324996. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.98 hectares and falls under the 712123 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sukharia

According to the 2011 Census, Sukharia village had a total population of 3,889 people, including 2,045 males and 1,844 females, living in 904 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.23%, with male literacy at 83.60% and female literacy at 72.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,848, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 78.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukharia

Sukharia 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 Sukharia

Sukharia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Sukharia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Sukharia is about 31.9 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 Sukharia

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

Health Facilities in Sukharia

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

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