Shunia - Khandaghosh, Purba Bardhaman

Shunia is a village situated in the Khandaghosh subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Sagrai. Sagrhai serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shunia is 320937. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.79 hectares and falls under the 713423 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Shunia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Shunia

According to the 2011 Census, Shunia village had a total population of 954 people, including 475 males and 479 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.13%, with male literacy at 93.90% and female literacy at 88.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 364, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Shunia

Shunia 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 Shunia

Shunia is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barddhaman Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Shunia 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 Shunia

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

Health Facilities in Shunia

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

FAQs about Shunia