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 Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhushna

As per Census 2011, Bhushna village has a total population of 697 people, consisting of 370 males and 327 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 883 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 202 literate and 495 illiterate residents. Additionally, 300 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhushna are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population697370327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156154
Scheduled Castes (SC)300162138
Scheduled Tribes (ST)11-
Literate Population20211191
Illiterate Population495259236

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DhananjaypurNorth1.13 km
SitacharSouth-West1.26 km
TapnaEast1.43 km
SinghanagarEast1.50 km
BarkuroWest1.53 km
KhanpurSouth1.54 km
PanpurSouth-West1.70 km
ChandipurWest2.20 km
KapilsaharSouth-East2.28 km
BahadurpurNorth-East2.38 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Bhushna

Where is Bhushna located?

Bhushna village is located in Murarai - I Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhushna?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhushna is Dumurgram.

What is the pincode of Bhushna?

The pincode of Bhushna is 731219.

What is the population of Bhushna?

Bhushna has a total population of 697, including 370 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Bhushna?

There are 163 households in Bhushna.

What is the literacy rate in Bhushna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhushna is 28.98%. Male literacy is 30.00% and female literacy is 27.83%.