Sukapata - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Sukapata is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.5 km from Manbazar and around 61.6 km from Purulia. Bisri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sukapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sukapata is 332135. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.99 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Sukapata village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Sukapata

As per Census 2011, Sukapata village has a total population of 742 people, consisting of 382 males and 360 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1,000 males. There are 80 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 412 literate and 330 illiterate residents. Additionally, 680 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sukapata

Sukapata 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 Sukapata

Sukapata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tamna, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Sukapata is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Sukapata is about 61.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sukapata

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

Health Facilities in Sukapata

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

FAQs about Sukapata