Bakhul - Labpur, Birbhum

Bakhul is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 33.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Labpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakhul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakhul is 317565. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.7 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Bakhul

According to the 2011 Census, Bakhul village had a total population of 1,341 people, including 684 males and 657 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.89%, with male literacy at 87.18% and female literacy at 70.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 423.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bakhul

Bakhul 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bakhul

Bakhul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ahmadpur Jn, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bakhul is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bakhul is about 33.9 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 Bakhul

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

Health Facilities in Bakhul

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

FAQs about Bakhul