Sukdal
Sukdal
সুকদল | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Country |  India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Bardhaman |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 11,785 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | WB |
| Website | bardhaman |
Sukdal is a census town under Bud Bud police station[1] of Durgapur subdivision in Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Geography
Sukdal is located in the laterite plains between Damodar River and Ajay River.[2] Khari or Khargeswari River flows through the area. It is believed that the river was earlier linked with Damodar.[3]
Demographics
Sukdal is located at 23°23′53″N 87°33′26″E / 23.397922°N 87.557149°E.
As of 2001[update] India census,[4] 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.
Education
Sukdal has five primary and one secondary schools.[5]
References
- ^ District-wise list of stautory towns
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, Bardhaman Jelar Itihas O Lok Sanskriti (History and Folk lore of Bardhaman District.), Template:Bn icon , Vol I, p. 14, Radical Impression. ISBN 81-85459-36-3
- ^ Chattopadhyay, Akkori, p. 31, p. 39
- ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 2004-06-16. Retrieved 2008-11-01.
- ^ 7th All-India School Education Survey 2003
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