Shonpur - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Shonpur is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.9 km from Burdwan. Rayan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shonpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shonpur is 320072. The village covers a total geographical area of 281.22 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Shonpur

According to the 2011 Census, Shonpur village had a total population of 1,603 people, including 805 males and 798 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 991 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.34%, with male literacy at 79.73% and female literacy at 70.91%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 602, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

Nearby Villages of Shonpur

Shonpur 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 Shonpur

Shonpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Shonpur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shonpur

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

Health Facilities in Shonpur

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

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