Bhusi Chak - Kharagpur, Munger

Bhusi Chak is a village situated in the Kharagpur subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharagpur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Baijalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhusi Chak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhusi Chak is 243002. The village covers a total geographical area of 121 hectares and falls under the 811213 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhusi Chak village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jamalpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Munger Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhusi Chak

As per Census 2011, Bhusi Chak village has a total population of 380 people, consisting of 195 males and 185 females. The village has 75 households and a sex ratio of 948 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 302 literate and 78 illiterate residents. Additionally, 73 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhusi Chak are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population380195185
Child Population (0–6 yrs)533419
Scheduled Castes (SC)733736
Literate Population302153149
Illiterate Population784236

Nearby Villages of Bhusi Chak

Bhusi Chak 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BaukhraSouth0.68 km
ChakaitaNorth0.74 km
ParsandoWest1.31 km
KhanrbihariNorth-East1.52 km
BelaEast1.79 km
Sibpur LaugainNorth-West1.80 km
Khas ChakSouth-West2.00 km
RataithaSouth2.19 km
JalsakraNorth-West2.30 km
MurheriSouth-East2.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhusi Chak

Bhusi Chak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khariapipra Halt, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 120.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Bhusi Chak is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Bhusi Chak is about 30 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhusi Chak

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhusi Chak

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Bhusi Chak

Where is Bhusi Chak located?

Bhusi Chak village is located in Kharagpur Subdivision, Munger district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhusi Chak?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhusi Chak is Baijalpur.

What is the pincode of Bhusi Chak?

The pincode of Bhusi Chak is 811213.

What is the population of Bhusi Chak?

Bhusi Chak has a total population of 380, including 195 males and 185 females.

How many households are there in Bhusi Chak?

There are 75 households in Bhusi Chak.

What is the literacy rate in Bhusi Chak?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhusi Chak is 79.47%. Male literacy is 78.46% and female literacy is 80.54%.