Bhulki - Dinhata - II, Cooch Behar

Bhulki is a village situated in the Dinhata - II subdivision of Cooch Behar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.6 km from Sahebganj and around 24.2 km from Cooch Behar. Burirhat-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhulki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhulki is 308588. The village covers a total geographical area of 490.8 hectares and falls under the 736134 pincode. Dinhata is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Bhulki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dinhata Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhulki

According to the 2011 Census, Bhulki village had a total population of 3,799 people, including 1,982 males and 1,817 females, living in 1,018 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.12%, with male literacy at 84.95% and female literacy at 72.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,931, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhulki

Bhulki 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 Bhulki

Public transport in the Bhulki is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Abutara Halt, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dinhata to Bhulki is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Cooch Behar to Bhulki is about 24.2 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhulki

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

Health Facilities in Bhulki

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

FAQs about Bhulki