Bhalas - Labpur, Birbhum

Bhalas is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 31.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Labpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalas is 317538. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.11 hectares and falls under the 731303 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Bhalas

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalas village had a total population of 2,300 people, including 1,192 males and 1,108 females, living in 503 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.11%, with male literacy at 77.79% and female literacy at 65.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 953, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalas

Bhalas 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 Bhalas

Bhalas 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 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Bhalas is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhalas is about 31.8 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 Bhalas

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

Health Facilities in Bhalas

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

FAQs about Bhalas