Bholsar - Bagnan - I, Howrah

Bholsar is a village situated in the Bagnan - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.2 km from Bagnan and around 53 km from Howrah. Baksihat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bholsar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bholsar is 333023. The village covers a total geographical area of 95.17 hectares and falls under the 711303 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Bholsar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Amta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uluberia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bholsar

According to the 2011 Census, Bholsar village had a total population of 1,584 people, including 794 males and 790 females, living in 281 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.49%, with male literacy at 90.68% and female literacy at 82.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 262.

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

Nearby Villages of Bholsar

Bholsar 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 Bholsar

Bholsar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ghoraghata, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Bholsar is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Bholsar is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bholsar

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

Health Facilities in Bholsar

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

FAQs about Bholsar