Bali Kukhari - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Bali Kukhari is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.9 km from Polba and around 16.7 km from Chinsura. Goswamimalipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bali Kukhari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bali Kukhari is 325290. The village covers a total geographical area of 166.65 hectares and falls under the 712305 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bali Kukhari

As per Census 2011, Bali Kukhari village has a total population of 1,515 people, consisting of 756 males and 759 females. The village has 359 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 160 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 922 literate and 593 illiterate residents. Additionally, 256 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 338 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bali Kukhari are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,515756759
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1606892
Scheduled Castes (SC)256129127
Scheduled Tribes (ST)338162176
Literate Population922503419
Illiterate Population593253340

Nearby Villages of Bali Kukhari

Bali Kukhari 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HadilpurNorth-East1.20 km
PopaiNorth1.24 km
HaritSouth-East1.25 km
KharariSouth1.78 km
JatarpurNorth-East2.07 km
DhanijpurNorth2.08 km
IchhpurEast2.16 km
MirkhilaNorth-East2.26 km
DeruiSouth-East2.30 km
BetaSouth-West2.31 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bali Kukhari

Bali Kukhari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chandanpur, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Bali Kukhari is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bali Kukhari is about 16.7 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bali Kukhari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Bali Kukhari

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bali Kukhari

Where is Bali Kukhari located?

Bali Kukhari village is located in Polba - Dadpur Subdivision, Hooghly district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bali Kukhari?

The Gram Panchayat of Bali Kukhari is Goswamimalipara.

What is the pincode of Bali Kukhari?

The pincode of Bali Kukhari is 712305.

What is the population of Bali Kukhari?

Bali Kukhari has a total population of 1,515, including 756 males and 759 females.

How many households are there in Bali Kukhari?

There are 359 households in Bali Kukhari.

What is the literacy rate in Bali Kukhari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bali Kukhari is 60.86%. Male literacy is 66.53% and female literacy is 55.20%.