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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Shushunia village has a total population of 563 people, consisting of 285 males and 278 females. The village has 96 households and a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 276 literate and 287 illiterate residents. Additionally, 257 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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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