Sukani
About Sukani
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Sukani village is 306880. Sukani village is located in Rajganj subdivision of Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 27.2km away from sub-district headquarter Rajganj (tehsildar office) and 23.4km away from district headquarter Jalpaiguri . As per 2009 stats, Sukhani is the gram panchayat of Sukani village.
The total geographical area of village is 5580.58 hectares. Sukani has a total population of 35,276 peoples, out of which male population is 18,153 while female population is 17,123. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 943 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of sukani village is 65.72% out of which 71.02% males and 60.11% females are literate. There are about 7,735 houses in sukani village. Pincode of sukani village locality is 735134.
When it comes to administration, Sukani village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Sukani village comes under Rajganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jalpaiguri Lok Sabha constituency. Jalpaiguri is nearest town to sukani village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.
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Population of Sukani
The population details of Sukani cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,276 | 18,153 | 17,123 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,464 | 2,308 | 2,156 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 14,322 | 7,387 | 6,935 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 270 | 146 | 124 |
| Literate Population | 23,184 | 12,892 | 10,292 |
| Illiterate Population | 12,092 | 5,261 | 6,831 |
Connectivity of Sukani
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sukani
Where is Sukani located?
Sukani village is situated in Rajganj Subdivision, within the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sukani?
The Gram Panchayat of Sukani is Sukhani (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Sukani?
The pincode of Sukani is 735134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Sukani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Sukani is 35,276, with 18,153 males and 17,123 females.
How many households are there in Sukani as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Sukani village has a total of 7,735 households.
What is the literacy rate in Sukani as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sukani is 65.72%. The male literacy rate is 71.02%, while the female literacy rate is 60.11%.