Birlok - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Birlok is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.5 km from Khanakul and around 78.3 km from Chinsura. Khanakul-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Birlok village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Birlok is 325845. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.44 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Birlok village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanakul Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Birlok

According to the 2011 Census, Birlok village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 566 males and 544 females, living in 240 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.44%, with male literacy at 87.20% and female literacy at 71.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 374, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Birlok

Birlok 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 Birlok

Birlok is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala 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 Arambagh to Birlok is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Birlok is about 78.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Birlok

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

Health Facilities in Birlok

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

FAQs about Birlok