Bhastara - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Bhastara is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Dhaniakhali and around 34.7 km from Chinsura. Bhastara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhastara is 324683. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.32 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Bhastara

According to the 2011 Census, Bhastara village had a total population of 5,084 people, including 2,592 males and 2,492 females, living in 1,217 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.54%, with male literacy at 82.70% and female literacy at 70.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,212, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,165.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhastara

Bhastara 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 Bhastara

Bhastara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hajigarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Bhastara is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhastara is about 34.7 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 Bhastara

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

Health Facilities in Bhastara

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

FAQs about Bhastara