Bhushali - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Bhushali is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.2 km from Polba and around 24 km from Chinsura. Goswamimalipara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhushali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhushali is 325300. The village covers a total geographical area of 164.73 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhushali 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 Bhushali

As per Census 2011, Bhushali village has a total population of 1,198 people, consisting of 596 males and 602 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,010 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 669 literate and 529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 911 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhushali

Bhushali 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 Bhushali

Bhushali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Bhushali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Bhushali is about 24 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 Bhushali

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

Health Facilities in Bhushali

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

FAQs about Bhushali