Ferusha - Hilli, Dakshin Dinajpur

Ferusha is a village situated in the Hilli subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hilli and around 13.1 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Binshira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ferusha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ferusha is 311039. The village covers a total geographical area of 96.42 hectares and falls under the 733145 pincode. Balurghat is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Ferusha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Ferusha

According to the 2011 Census, Ferusha village had a total population of 1,639 people, including 845 males and 794 females, living in 397 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.90%, with male literacy at 91.94% and female literacy at 83.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 171, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Ferusha

Ferusha 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 Ferusha

Ferusha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balurghat, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 9.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balurghat to Ferusha is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Ferusha is about 13.1 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 Ferusha

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

Health Facilities in Ferusha

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

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