Bhalia - Arambag, Hooghly

Bhalia is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from Arambag and around 68.6 km from Chinsura. Batanal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalia is 324286. The village covers a total geographical area of 401.44 hectares and falls under the 712615 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bhalia

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalia village had a total population of 2,452 people, including 1,241 males and 1,211 females, living in 554 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.27%, with male literacy at 85.17% and female literacy at 69.20%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,536, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhalia

Bhalia 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 Bhalia

Bhalia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Bhalia is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhalia is about 68.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalia

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

Health Facilities in Bhalia

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

FAQs about Bhalia