Shukpukuria - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Shukpukuria is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from Bongaon and around 56.3 km from Barasat. Dharam Pukuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shukpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukpukuria is 322555. The village covers a total geographical area of 202.87 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Shukpukuria

As per Census 2011, Shukpukuria village has a total population of 1,615 people, consisting of 864 males and 751 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 869 females per 1,000 males. There are 162 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,286 literate and 329 illiterate residents. Additionally, 179 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 11 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Shukpukuria are given below:

Nearby Villages of Shukpukuria

Shukpukuria 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 Shukpukuria

Shukpukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bankim Nagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Shukpukuria is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shukpukuria is about 56.3 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 Shukpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Shukpukuria

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

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