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Sukdal is a census town in Galsi I CD Block in Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Sukdal | |
|---|---|
Census Town | |
  Sukdal Location in West Bengal, India  Sukdal Sukdal (India) | |
| Coordinates: 23.397922°N 87.557149°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Purba Bardhaman |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.57 km2 (1.76 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 13,093 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,400/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Website | purbabardhaman |
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Ajay River
Damodar River
Palsit
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Saktigarh
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Dwariapur
C
Randiha
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Pandu Rajar Dhibi
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Adrahati
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Jamtara
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Kurmun
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Pursha
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Bononabagram
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Hatgobindapur
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Barshul
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Kamnara
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Amrargar
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Galsi
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Bhatar
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Ausgram
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Mankar
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Sukdal
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Bud Bud
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Raipur
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Gangpur
CT
Nari
CT
Mirzapur
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Bahir Sarbamangala
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Goda
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Guskara
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Bardhaman
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Cities and towns in the Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical site, W: river project, C: craft centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
M: municipal city/ town, CT: census town, R: rural/ urban centre, H: historical site, W: river project, C: craft centre
Owing to space constraints in the small map, the actual locations in a larger map may vary slightly
Location
Sukdal is located in the laterite plains between Damodar River and Ajay River.[1] Khari or Khargeswari River flows through the area. It is believed that the river was earlier linked with the Damodar.[2]
Urbanisation
73.58% of the population of Bardhaman Sadar North subdivision live in the rural areas. Only 26.42% of the population live in the urban areas, and that is the highest proportion of urban population amongst the four subdivisions in Purba Bardhaman district.[3] The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.
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As per the 2011 Census of India Sukdal had a total population of 13,093, of which 6,731 (51%) were males and 6,362 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 1,159. The total number of literates in Sukdal was 10,441 (87.49% of the population over 6 years).[4]
As of 2001[update] India census,[5] Sukdal had a population of 11,785. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Sukdal has an average literacy rate of 74%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 80%, and female literacy is 67%. In Sukdal, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
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As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Sukdal covered an area of 4.57 km2. It had 32 km roads. Amongst the medical facilities, the nearest nursing home was 1 km away and the nearest veterinary hospital was 40 km away. It had 1 medicine shop. Amongst the educational facilities it had was 6 primary schools, 1 middle school, 1 secondary school and 1 senior secondary school. The nearest degree college was at Mankar 5 km away.[6]
Sukdal has five primary and one secondary schools.[7]
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