Shubhi - Budge Budge - II, South 24 Parganas

Shubhi is a village situated in the Budge Budge - II subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.2 km from Dongaria and around 29.8 km from Alipore. Naskarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Shubhi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Shubhi is 333384. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.41 hectares and falls under the 743318 pincode. Dakshin Raipur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Shubhi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Satgachhia Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Shubhi

As per Census 2011, Shubhi village has a total population of 1,481 people, consisting of 768 males and 713 females. The village has 368 households and a sex ratio of 928 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,001 literate and 480 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,481768713
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1557481
Literate Population1,001556445
Illiterate Population480212268

Nearby Villages of Shubhi

Shubhi 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)
NoapukhuriaSouth-West1.29 km
KantalfuliSouth1.42 km
Malaya HarishpurSouth-East1.48 km
NilambarpurWest1.67 km
SatalSouth-West2.08 km
SujagalpurSouth-West2.53 km
DholtikariSouth2.81 km
KalsaSouth-West2.91 km
JhumniaSouth2.91 km
Hangarghata HarishpurSouth-East3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Shubhi

Shubhi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Basuldanga, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dakshin Raipur to Shubhi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Shubhi is about 29.8 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 Shubhi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Shubhi

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

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

FAQs about Shubhi

Where is Shubhi located?

Shubhi village is located in Budge Budge - II Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Shubhi?

The Gram Panchayat of Shubhi is Naskarpur.

What is the pincode of Shubhi?

The pincode of Shubhi is 743318.

What is the population of Shubhi?

Shubhi has a total population of 1,481, including 768 males and 713 females.

How many households are there in Shubhi?

There are 368 households in Shubhi.

What is the literacy rate in Shubhi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Shubhi is 67.59%. Male literacy is 72.40% and female literacy is 62.41%.