Shutia - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Shutia is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.3 km from Bongaon and around 44.6 km from Barasat. Tengra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shutia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shutia is 322538. The village covers a total geographical area of 185.81 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shutia

According to the 2011 Census, Shutia village had a total population of 1,909 people, including 1,012 males and 897 females, living in 498 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.13%, with male literacy at 90.24% and female literacy at 77.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,082, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Shutia

Shutia 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 Shutia

Shutia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Aranghata, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Shutia is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Shutia is about 44.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shutia

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

Health Facilities in Shutia

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

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