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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Shukur village has a total population of 1,361 people, consisting of 668 males and 693 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 1,037 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 841 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 691 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 164 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Shukur