Bhalian - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Bhalian is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 37.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kanachi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalian village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalian is 316535. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.14 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Bhalian

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalian village had a total population of 1,169 people, including 607 males and 562 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.08%, with male literacy at 89.77% and female literacy at 75.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalian

Bhalian 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 Bhalian

Bhalian is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bhalian is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhalian is about 37.1 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 Bhalian

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

Health Facilities in Bhalian

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

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