Bhoral - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Bhoral is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 49.2 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Sukdevpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhoral village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhoral is 310590. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.31 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhoral

According to the 2011 Census, Bhoral village had a total population of 1,232 people, including 635 males and 597 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.89%, with male literacy at 65.04% and female literacy at 48.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 814, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhoral

Bhoral 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 Bhoral

Bhoral is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Bhoral is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Bhoral is about 49.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhoral

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

Health Facilities in Bhoral

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

FAQs about Bhoral