Bhalkuti - Labpur, Birbhum

Bhalkuti is a village situated in the Labpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Labpur and around 33.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Hatia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalkuti village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalkuti is 317450. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.25 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhalkuti

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalkuti village had a total population of 2,175 people, including 1,112 males and 1,063 females, living in 532 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.75%, with male literacy at 75.00% and female literacy at 60.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,236.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalkuti

Bhalkuti 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 Bhalkuti

Bhalkuti is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bataspur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Bhalkuti is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhalkuti is about 33.8 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 Bhalkuti

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

Health Facilities in Bhalkuti

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

FAQs about Bhalkuti