Shushunia

Shushunia is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 18.5km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 22.2km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Ladhurka is the gram panchayat of Shushunia village.

Here you can discover what makes Shushunia unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Shushunia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Shushunia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Shushunia is 330816. The village spans a total geographical area of 170.07 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723101. Purulia is nearest town to Shushunia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Shushunia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Shushunia

Population of Shushunia

According to the 2011 Census, Shushunia has a total population of about 563, with approximately 285 males and 278 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 92 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 257 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 84. The overall literacy rate is approximately 49.02%, with male literacy at about 57.19% and female literacy near 40.65%. There are around 96 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Shushunia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Shushunia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Shushunia. As per the 2011 stats, Shushunia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Shushunia

Knowing the nearby villages of Shushunia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Shushunia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shushunia