Bhelakoba - Jalpaiguri

Bhelakoba is a village situated in the Jalpaiguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jalpaiguri and around 26.2 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Belakoba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhelakoba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhelakoba is 307596. The village covers a total geographical area of 2500.4 hectares and falls under the 735122 pincode. Jalpaiguri is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bhelakoba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jalpaiguri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Bhelakoba

As per Census 2011, Bhelakoba village has a total population of 17,215 people, consisting of 8,875 males and 8,340 females. The village has 3,911 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 2,089 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 11,317 literate and 5,898 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9,516 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 122 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhelakoba

Bhelakoba 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 Bhelakoba

Bhelakoba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Belakoba, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bhelakoba is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Bhelakoba is about 26.2 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 Bhelakoba

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

Health Facilities in Bhelakoba

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

FAQs about Bhelakoba