Bakulia Village - Balagarh, Hooghly

Bakulia is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from Patuligram and around 36.2 km from Chinsura. Bakliadhobapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakulia is 324926. The village covers a total geographical area of 119.22 hectares and falls under the 712512 pincode. Kalna is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bakulia

As per Census 2011, Bakulia village has a total population of 1,068 people, consisting of 540 males and 528 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 96 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 708 literate and 360 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 151 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bakulia

Bakulia 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 Bakulia

Bakulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Guptipara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalna to Bakulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bakulia is about 36.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bakulia

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

Health Facilities in Bakulia

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

FAQs about Bakulia