Shunur - Bhatar, Purba Bardhaman

Shunur is a village situated in the Bhatar subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Bhatar. Amarun-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shunur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shunur is 319857. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.08 hectares and falls under the 713125 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shunur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shunur

According to the 2011 Census, Shunur village had a total population of 2,710 people, including 1,415 males and 1,295 females, living in 612 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.42%, with male literacy at 73.61% and female literacy at 66.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 209.

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

Nearby Villages of Shunur

Shunur 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 Shunur

Shunur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Shunur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shunur

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

Health Facilities in Shunur

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

FAQs about Shunur