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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhushila village had a total population of 1,449 people, including 751 males and 698 females, living in 356 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.06%, with male literacy at 79.88% and female literacy at 69.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 510.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Bhushila