Bhushna - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Bhushna is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 83.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dumurgram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhushna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhushna is 316054. The village covers a total geographical area of 94.66 hectares and falls under the 731219 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Bhushna

According to the 2011 Census, Bhushna village had a total population of 697 people, including 370 males and 327 females, living in 163 households. The sex ratio was 884 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 34.71%, with male literacy at 35.92% and female literacy at 33.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 300, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhushna

Bhushna 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 Bhushna

Bhushna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chatra, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Bhushna is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bhushna is about 83.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhushna

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

Health Facilities in Bhushna

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

FAQs about Bhushna