Bhalian

Bhalian is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 16.1km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Bhalian village. As per 2009 stats, Mathpalsa is the gram panchayat of Bhalian village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhalian unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Bhalian’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhalian

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalian is 317252. The village spans a total geographical area of 262.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Sainthia is nearest town to Bhalian village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 5km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalian village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sainthia Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Birbhum Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bhalian

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalian has a total population of about 2,300, with approximately 1,162 males and 1,138 females. The sex ratio is around 979 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 323 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 605 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 62. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.87%, with male literacy at about 67.81% and female literacy near 59.84%. There are around 541 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalian's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalian

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhalian. As per the 2011 stats, Bhalian had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhalian

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhalian helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhalian.

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