Baul - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Baul is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bolla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baul is 311063. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.3 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Baul

According to the 2011 Census, Baul village had a total population of 1,786 people, including 914 males and 872 females, living in 412 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.49%, with male literacy at 86.03% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Baul

Baul 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 Baul

Baul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallickpur Hat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Baul is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Baul is about 17.9 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 Baul

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

Health Facilities in Baul

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

FAQs about Baul