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

As per Census 2011, Baul village has a total population of 1,786 people, consisting of 914 males and 872 females. The village has 412 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,287 literate and 499 illiterate residents. Additionally, 472 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 168 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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