Shukur - Raina - I, Purba Bardhaman

Shukur is a village situated in the Raina - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Shyamsundar. Natu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shukur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukur is 320774. The village covers a total geographical area of 267.46 hectares and falls under the 713103 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Shukur 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 Shukur

According to the 2011 Census, Shukur village had a total population of 1,361 people, including 668 males and 693 females, living in 315 households. The sex ratio was 1,037 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.82%, with male literacy at 75.41% and female literacy at 60.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 691, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 164.

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

Nearby Villages of Shukur

Shukur 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 Shukur

Shukur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Saktigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Shukur is about 18 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 Shukur

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

Health Facilities in Shukur

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

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