Indian Village Directory

Shunia Village

Shunia is an inhabited village in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 346271, the Census 2011 record lists 908 people in 180 households and the reported area is 118.67 hectares. The local references include Deshopran CD Block and the nearest town reference is Contai at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Shunia is a village in Deshopran Block, Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 346271 and 908 people in 180 households.
Village Code346271
Population908
Households180
Area118.67 hectares
Nearest TownContai

Key Village Facts

Village
Shunia
Census Village Code
346271
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Purba Medinipur
District Census Code
345
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Deshopran
Sub-district Census Code
02489
CD Block
Deshopran
Households
180
Population
908
Male Population
457
Female Population
451
Sex Ratio
986.87
Area
118.67 hectares
Area
1.19 sq km
Nearest Town
Contai
Nearest Town Distance
20 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
721427
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Shunia at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 908 people, 118.67 hectares of reported area and Contai as the nearest town reference for Shunia, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockDeshopran
  • Shunia falls under Deshopran Block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 346271.
  • The record lists 908 people living in 180 households.
  • The reported village area is 118.67 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Contai.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, 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 Density765.15 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.04 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share2.75%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share13.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Shunia in the official administrative record. Census village code 346271 and Deshopran CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
345
Sub-district Census Code
02489
Village Census Code
346271
CD Block Code
0336
CD Block Name
Deshopran

Location and Distance

Contai is the nearest town listed for Shunia, about 20 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Basantia
District Headquarter
Tamluk
Nearest Statutory Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town
Contai
Distance from Nearest Town
20 km
Total Geographical Area
118.67 hectares
Area
1.19 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 908 people in 180 households, with 457 male residents and 451 female residents. The average household size is 5.04, and SC share is 2.75% and ST share is 0% for Shunia. Population density works out to about 765.15 people per sq km.

Total Households
180
Total Population
908
Male Population
457
Female Population
451
Sex Ratio
986.87
Average Household Size
5.04
SC Population
25
SC Male Population
11
SC Female Population
14
SC Population Share
2.75
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Shunia list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Shunia. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
1
Non Government Medical Facilities Medicine Shop Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Shunia include hand pump 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
14.5 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Vans
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Shunia include self-help groups, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Shunia is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 20 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
20 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Shunia show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 111 hectares and irrigated land is 14.5 hectares (13.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Vegetables
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
7.67
Net Area Sown In Hectares
111.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
96.5 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
14.5

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 Shunia

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
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
6
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
4

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 50%
CRM 2 33%
CDM 1 17%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Canara Bank 2 33%
Axis Bank Limited 1 17%
Punjab National Bank 1 17%
State Bank of India 1 17%
Indian Bank 1 17%

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
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743338 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Prakash Kultalia 1st Part Dist 24th Parganas South 743338 Wb VILL Po Jamtala Ps Kultali Nr Jamtala Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 743338
Canara Bank CRM 721152 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Pratappur 0 Panskura Police Station, Pratappur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721152
Punjab National Bank ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Khagrabani Po Darua, East Midnapur Pnb Darua, VILL Khagrabani, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
Indian Bank CRM 721442 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Dholmari Contai Via Basantia, Contai-Ii, Dholmari, Teh.contai, 721442, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721442
State Bank of India ATM 721401 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Paschim Purushottampur Purba Mahammadpur, Ps: Contai State Bank of India Mukundapur Bazar, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721401
Canara Bank CDM 721152 Purba Medinipur Deshopran Pratappur 0 Panskura Police Station, Pratappur, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, 721152

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 Shunia village located?

Shunia is in Deshopran Block of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Shunia village in?

Shunia village is in Purba Medinipur district.

Which state is Shunia village in?

Shunia village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Shunia under?

Shunia comes under Deshopran Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Shunia?

The Census village code of Shunia is 346271.

What is the population of Shunia village?

The village record lists 908 people and 180 households for Shunia.

How many households are in Shunia village?

The village record lists 180 households for Shunia.

What is the male and female population of Shunia?

The record lists 457 male residents and 451 female residents for Shunia.

What is the sex ratio of Shunia village?

The sex ratio of Shunia is 986.87 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Shunia village?

The reported geographical area of Shunia is 118.67 hectares.

What is the population density of Shunia village?

The approximate population density of Shunia is 765.15 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Shunia?

The nearest town listed for Shunia is Contai, about 20 km away.

What education facilities are listed for Shunia?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Shunia.

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

For Shunia, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy and Vegetables, net sown area is 111 hectares and irrigated land is 14.5 hectares.

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

The page shows 6 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Shunia. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Shunia.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

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.