Bhitasin - Pandua, Hooghly

Bhitasin is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.5 km from Pandua and around 33 km from Chinsura. Simlagarhvitasin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhitasin village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhitasin is 324790. The village covers a total geographical area of 146.78 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Bansberia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhitasin

According to the 2011 Census, Bhitasin village had a total population of 1,859 people, including 922 males and 937 females, living in 413 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.51%, with male literacy at 82.15% and female literacy at 70.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 608, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhitasin

Bhitasin 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 Bhitasin

Bhitasin is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Simlagarh, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bansberia to Bhitasin is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhitasin is about 33 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 Bhitasin

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

Health Facilities in Bhitasin

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

FAQs about Bhitasin