Bhalukgezar - Bankura - I, Bankura

Bhalukgezar is a village situated in the Bankura - I subdivision of Bankura district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.8 km from Bankura, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Andarthole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalukgezar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalukgezar is 326952. The village covers a total geographical area of 77.38 hectares and falls under the 722136 pincode. Bankura is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Bhalukgezar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhalukgezar

As per Census 2011, Bhalukgezar village has a total population of 527 people, consisting of 281 males and 246 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 875 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 280 literate and 247 illiterate residents. Additionally, 522 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhalukgezar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population527281246
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643628
Scheduled Castes (SC)522279243
Literate Population280177103
Illiterate Population247104143

Nearby Villages of Bhalukgezar

Bhalukgezar 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)
NayabadiNorth-East0.45 km
TarkajorSouth-East0.70 km
SagunsaraNorth1.04 km
KhapNorth-East1.64 km
Pura MouliNorth-West1.70 km
BhatraSouth-West1.75 km
DhobagaonNorth-West1.82 km
MaukuriSouth1.88 km
Chalia BarkraNorth2.06 km
ShushuniaNorth-East2.45 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhalukgezar

Bhalukgezar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Bankura, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bankura to Bhalukgezar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalukgezar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bhalukgezar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bhalukgezar

Where is Bhalukgezar located?

Bhalukgezar village is located in Bankura - I Subdivision, Bankura district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhalukgezar?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhalukgezar is Andarthole.

What is the pincode of Bhalukgezar?

The pincode of Bhalukgezar is 722136.

What is the population of Bhalukgezar?

Bhalukgezar has a total population of 527, including 281 males and 246 females.

How many households are there in Bhalukgezar?

There are 104 households in Bhalukgezar.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalukgezar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhalukgezar is 53.13%. Male literacy is 62.99% and female literacy is 41.87%.