Bhurkul - Jangipara, Hooghly

Bhurkul is a village situated in the Jangipara subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.7 km from Jangipara and around 42.6 km from Chinsura. Radhanagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurkul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkul is 325761. The village covers a total geographical area of 67.58 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhurkul

As per Census 2011, Bhurkul village has a total population of 974 people, consisting of 487 males and 487 females. The village has 224 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 617 literate and 357 illiterate residents. Additionally, 533 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 142 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkul

Bhurkul 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 Bhurkul

Bhurkul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Bhurkul is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhurkul is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurkul

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkul

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

FAQs about Bhurkul