Baul

Baul is a village located in Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.1km away from Balurghat, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Baul village. As per 2009 stats, Bolla is the gram panchayat of Baul village.

Here you can discover what makes Baul unique in its vibrant Balurghat-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Baul’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 Baul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Baul is 311063. The village spans a total geographical area of 240.3 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733158. Balurghat is nearest town to Baul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Baul 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 Tapan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Baul

Population of Baul

According to the 2011 Census, Baul has a total population of about 1,786, with approximately 914 males and 872 females. The sex ratio is around 954 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 167 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 472 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 168. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.06%, with male literacy at about 77.46% and female literacy near 66.40%. There are around 412 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Baul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Baul

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

Nearby Villages of Baul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Baul