Suklara - Purulia - I, Purulia

Suklara is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.7 km from Purulia and around 16.2 km from Purulia. Chakaltore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Suklara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Suklara is 330986. The village covers a total geographical area of 1069.19 hectares and falls under the 723153 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Suklara

According to the 2011 Census, Suklara village had a total population of 3,730 people, including 1,877 males and 1,853 females, living in 656 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.77%, with male literacy at 66.92% and female literacy at 42.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 424, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Suklara

Suklara 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 Suklara

Suklara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kantadih, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Suklara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Suklara is about 16.2 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 Suklara

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

Health Facilities in Suklara

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

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