Shaknara - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Shaknara is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.3 km from Shyamsundar. Palsona serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shaknara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shaknara is 320845. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.14 hectares and falls under the 713421 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Shaknara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Raina Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman Purba Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shaknara

According to the 2011 Census, Shaknara village had a total population of 756 people, including 374 males and 382 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.56%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 73.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 143, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 128.

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

Nearby Villages of Shaknara

Shaknara 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 Shaknara

Shaknara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Nabagram, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Shaknara is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shaknara

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

Health Facilities in Shaknara

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

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