Bhalas Village Overview
Bhalas is a village in Labpur tehsil of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It lies about 4.6 km from Labpur tehsil headquarters and around 31.8 km from Suri district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Labpur Ii is the Gram Panchayat for Bhalas village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhalas village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalas is 317538. The village covers a geographical area of 402.11 hectares and has a pincode of 731303. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.
Location Map of Bhalas
Population & Demographics of Bhalas
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhalas village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,300 | 1,192 | 1,108 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 256 | 125 | 131 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 953 | 497 | 456 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Literate Population | 1,474 | 830 | 644 |
| Illiterate Population | 826 | 362 | 464 |
Key population details of Bhalas village are given below:
- Bhalas village is a well-populated village with a total population of around 2,300, including approximately 1,192 males and 1,108 females, with a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 953 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 7 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhalas village is good, with a literacy rate of about 64.09%.
- There are around 503 households in Bhalas village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhalas
Transport facilities help residents of Bhalas village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within <5 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhalas
The following villages are located close to Bhalas and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhalas
- Where is Bhalas located?
- Bhalas village is located in Labpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhalas?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhalas is Labpur Ii (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhalas?
- The pincode of Bhalas is 731303.
- What is the population of Bhalas?
- Bhalas has a total population of 2,300, including 1,192 males and 1,108 females.
- How many households are there in Bhalas?
- There are 503 households in Bhalas.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhalas?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhalas is 64.09%. Male literacy is 69.63% and female literacy is 58.12%.