Thunthunia - Chopra, Uttar Dinajpur

Thunthunia is a village situated in the Chopra subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chopra and around 120 km from the district headquarters in Raiganj. Daspara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thunthunia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thunthunia is 308930. The village covers a total geographical area of 331.84 hectares and falls under the 733207 pincode. Islampur is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Thunthunia

According to the 2011 Census, Thunthunia village had a total population of 3,057 people, including 1,551 males and 1,506 females, living in 573 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.80%, with male literacy at 72.29% and female literacy at 54.93%.

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

Nearby Villages of Thunthunia

Thunthunia 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 Thunthunia

Thunthunia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dumdangi, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Islampur to Thunthunia is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raiganj to Thunthunia is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thunthunia

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

Health Facilities in Thunthunia

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

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