Sumda - Uluberia - II, Howrah

Sumda is a village situated in the Uluberia - II subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Uluberia and around 40.2 km from Howrah. Tulsiberia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sumda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sumda is 332915. The village covers a total geographical area of 116.59 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Bagnan is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Sumda

According to the 2011 Census, Sumda village had a total population of 2,217 people, including 1,129 males and 1,088 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.56%, with male literacy at 89.04% and female literacy at 79.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 258.

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

Nearby Villages of Sumda

Sumda 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 Sumda

Public transport in the Sumda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kulgachia, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagnan to Sumda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Sumda is about 40.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sumda

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

Health Facilities in Sumda

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

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