Shushunia - Hura, Purulia

Shushunia is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from Hura and around 22.2 km from Purulia. Ladhurka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shushunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shushunia is 330816. The village covers a total geographical area of 170.07 hectares and falls under the 723104 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Shushunia

According to the 2011 Census, Shushunia village had a total population of 563 people, including 285 males and 278 females, living in 96 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.60%, with male literacy at 69.66% and female literacy at 47.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 257, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 84.

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

Nearby Villages of Shushunia

Shushunia 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 Shushunia

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Shushunia. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Shushunia is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Shushunia is about 22.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shushunia

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

Health Facilities in Shushunia

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

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