Sukhpukuria - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Sukhpukuria is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Nutanhat and around 42.8 km from Barddhaman. Gotistha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukhpukuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukhpukuria is 319076. The village covers a total geographical area of 178.31 hectares and falls under the 713131 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Sukhpukuria

As per Census 2011, Sukhpukuria village has a total population of 580 people, consisting of 287 males and 293 females. The village has 160 households and a sex ratio of 1,020 females per 1,000 males. There are 66 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 309 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukhpukuria

Sukhpukuria 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 Sukhpukuria

Sukhpukuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Guskara, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Sukhpukuria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Sukhpukuria is about 42.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukhpukuria

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

Health Facilities in Sukhpukuria

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

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