Shukmay Chak - Para, Purulia

Shukmay Chak is a village situated in the Para subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Para and around 32.7 km from Purulia. Udaypur-joynagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shukmay Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shukmay Chak is 330046. The village covers a total geographical area of 21.25 hectares and falls under the 723155 pincode.

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

Nearby Villages of Shukmay Chak

Shukmay Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RameshwardiSouth0.47 km
DhadkidiNorth-East0.60 km
HurraNorth-West0.91 km
BhalagaraWest1.17 km
ThakurdiSouth-East1.20 km
GopalpurNorth-East1.52 km
ParanpurSouth1.68 km
PanrukaSouth-West1.72 km
TelidiNorth-West1.84 km
ChaktorNorth-West1.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shukmay Chak

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Shukmay Chak. The nearest railway station is Kushtaur, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNAAvailable within NA
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purulia to Shukmay Chak is about 32.7 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Shukmay Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Shukmay Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Shukmay Chak

Where is Shukmay Chak located?

Shukmay Chak village is located in Para Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shukmay Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Shukmay Chak is Udaypur-joynagar.

What is the pincode of Shukmay Chak?

The pincode of Shukmay Chak is 723155.