Sulkapara - Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri

Sulkapara is a village situated in the Nagrakata subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nagrakata and around 55.1 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Sulkapara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sulkapara is 307039. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.2 hectares and falls under the 735225 pincode. Malbazar is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Sulkapara

According to the 2011 Census, Sulkapara village had a total population of 5,682 people, including 2,986 males and 2,696 females, living in 1,250 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.97%, with male literacy at 76.17% and female literacy at 60.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 371, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,666.

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

Nearby Villages of Sulkapara

Sulkapara 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 Sulkapara

Sulkapara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nagrakota, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malbazar to Sulkapara is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Sulkapara is about 55.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sulkapara

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

Health Facilities in Sulkapara

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

FAQs about Sulkapara