Bhushila - Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhushila is a village situated in the Balurghat subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Balurghat, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Vatpara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhushila village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhushila is 311171. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.09 hectares and falls under the 733103 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhushila village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balurghat Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhushila

As per Census 2011, Bhushila village has a total population of 1,449 people, consisting of 751 males and 698 females. The village has 356 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 150 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 975 literate and 474 illiterate residents. Additionally, 214 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 510 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,449751698
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1508070
Scheduled Castes (SC)214106108
Scheduled Tribes (ST)510257253
Literate Population975536439
Illiterate Population474215259

Nearby Villages of Bhushila

Bhushila 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhatparaSouth-West1.13 km
Chak GhatakSouth1.39 km
Chak BhikanSouth1.61 km
GazipurSouth-East1.86 km
NokshaEast1.94 km
BadbangiNorth-East2.00 km
KalaibariSouth-West2.04 km
Dakshin SibrampurSouth2.33 km
DangiWest2.43 km
KhidirpurNorth-West2.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhushila

Public transport in the Bhushila 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 5.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Bhushila is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhushila is about 3.7 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 Bhushila

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bhushila

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Bhushila

Where is Bhushila located?

Bhushila village is located in Balurghat Subdivision, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhushila?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhushila is Vatpara.

What is the pincode of Bhushila?

The pincode of Bhushila is 733103.

What is the population of Bhushila?

Bhushila has a total population of 1,449, including 751 males and 698 females.

How many households are there in Bhushila?

There are 356 households in Bhushila.

What is the literacy rate in Bhushila?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhushila is 67.29%. Male literacy is 71.37% and female literacy is 62.89%.