Bharendra - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bharendra is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Boaldar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bharendra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bharendra is 311116. The village covers a total geographical area of 78.7 hectares and falls under the 733102 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bharendra 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 Bharendra

As per Census 2011, Bharendra village has a total population of 382 people, consisting of 206 males and 176 females. The village has 100 households and a sex ratio of 854 females per 1,000 males. There are 36 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 214 literate and 168 illiterate residents. Additionally, 200 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 14 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bharendra

Bharendra 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 Bharendra

Bharendra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 5.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bharendra is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bharendra is about 9.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bharendra

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

Health Facilities in Bharendra

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

FAQs about Bharendra