Indian Village Directory

Shunka Village

Shunka is an inhabited village in Keshiary Block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 343532, the Census 2011 record lists 19 people in 4 households and the reported area is 21.88 hectares. The local references include Keshiary CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kharagpur at about 28 km.

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Quick answer: Shunka is a village in Keshiary Block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 343532 and 19 people in 4 households.
Village Code343532
Population19
Households4
Area21.88 hectares
Nearest TownKharagpur

Key Village Facts

Village
Shunka
Census Village Code
343532
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Paschim Medinipur
District Census Code
344
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Keshiary
Sub-district Census Code
02466
CD Block
Keshiary
Households
4
Population
19
Male Population
7
Female Population
12
Sex Ratio
1,714.29
Area
21.88 hectares
Area
0.22 sq km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Nearest Town Distance
28 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721135
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shunka at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 19 people, 21.88 hectares of reported area and Kharagpur as the nearest town reference for Shunka, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockKeshiary
  • Shunka falls under Keshiary Block in Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 343532.
  • The record lists 19 people living in 4 households.
  • The reported village area is 21.88 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Kharagpur.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density86.84 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.75 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share100%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share22.5%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shunka in the official administrative record. Census village code 343532 and Keshiary CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
344
Sub-district Census Code
02466
Village Census Code
343532
CD Block Code
0313
CD Block Name
Keshiary

Location and Distance

Kharagpur is the nearest town listed for Shunka, about 28 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Keshiary
District Headquarter
Midnapur
Nearest Statutory Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
28 km
Nearest Town
Kharagpur
Distance from Nearest Town
28 km
Total Geographical Area
21.88 hectares
Area
0.22 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 19 people in 4 households, with 7 male residents and 12 female residents. The average household size is 4.75, and SC share is 100% and ST share is 0% for Shunka. Population density works out to about 86.84 people per sq km.

Total Households
4
Total Population
19
Male Population
7
Female Population
12
Sex Ratio
1,714.29
Average Household Size
4.75
SC Population
19
SC Male Population
7
SC Female Population
12
SC Population Share
100
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shunka include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
4.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Shunka include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Shunka.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Sports Field
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shunka is reported as 18 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
19 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shunka show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegitable, net sown area is 13.35 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares (22.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegitable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.3
Net Area Sown In Hectares
13.35
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
10.35 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
3.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
3 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Shunka

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
5–10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Punjab National Bank 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Punjab National Bank ATM 721135 Jhargram Sankrail Kultikri Kultikri Kultikri, Jhargram, West Bengal, 721135

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shunka village located?

Shunka is in Keshiary Block of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shunka village in?

Shunka village is in Paschim Medinipur district.

Which state is Shunka village in?

Shunka village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shunka under?

Shunka comes under Keshiary Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shunka?

The Census village code of Shunka is 343532.

What is the population of Shunka village?

The village record lists 19 people and 4 households for Shunka.

How many households are in Shunka village?

The village record lists 4 households for Shunka.

What is the male and female population of Shunka?

The record lists 7 male residents and 12 female residents for Shunka.

What is the sex ratio of Shunka village?

The sex ratio of Shunka is 1,714.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shunka village?

The reported geographical area of Shunka is 21.88 hectares.

What is the population density of Shunka village?

The approximate population density of Shunka is 86.84 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shunka?

The nearest town listed for Shunka is Kharagpur, about 28 km away.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Shunka?

For Shunka, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegitable, net sown area is 13.35 hectares and irrigated land is 3 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Shunka?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shunka. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Shunka.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Shunka.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Shunka.

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks road connectivity as available in Shunka.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.