Samukpota - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Samukpota is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from Rajpur and around 42.4 km from Alipore. Pratapnagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samukpota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samukpota is 333592. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.51 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Samukpota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sonarpur Dakshin Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Samukpota

As per Census 2011, Samukpota village has a total population of 2,021 people, consisting of 1,014 males and 1,007 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 993 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,236 literate and 785 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,928 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,0211,0141,007
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20895113
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,928970958
Literate Population1,236703533
Illiterate Population785311474

Nearby Villages of Samukpota

Samukpota 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)
GaralSouth-East1.23 km
MuragachhaSouth1.56 km
MetiariSouth-East2.08 km
PratapnagarEast2.09 km
NatagachhiSouth-West2.69 km
Gopal PurWest2.79 km
KalikapurSouth2.81 km
TardahaNorth2.90 km
ArapanchSouth-West2.90 km
DihiNorth-West3.98 km

Transport and Connectivity of Samukpota

Public transport in the Samukpota is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bidyadharpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Samukpota is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Samukpota is about 42.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Samukpota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Samukpota

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

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

FAQs about Samukpota

Where is Samukpota located?

Samukpota village is located in Sonarpur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Samukpota?

The Gram Panchayat of Samukpota is Pratapnagar.

What is the pincode of Samukpota?

The pincode of Samukpota is 700150.

What is the population of Samukpota?

Samukpota has a total population of 2,021, including 1,014 males and 1,007 females.

How many households are there in Samukpota?

There are 468 households in Samukpota.

What is the literacy rate in Samukpota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Samukpota is 61.16%. Male literacy is 69.33% and female literacy is 52.93%.