Baulbari - Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Baulbari is a village situated in the Maynaguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maynaguri and around 14.4 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Domohoni-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baulbari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baulbari is 307523. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.4 hectares and falls under the 735224 pincode. Domhim is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Baulbari

As per Census 2011, Baulbari village has a total population of 5,711 people, consisting of 2,975 males and 2,736 females. The village has 1,276 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 713 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,900 literate and 1,811 illiterate residents. Additionally, 4,742 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,7112,9752,736
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713381332
Scheduled Castes (SC)4,7422,4852,257
Scheduled Tribes (ST)422
Literate Population3,9002,2171,683
Illiterate Population1,8117581,053

Nearby Villages of Baulbari

Baulbari 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)
Chat RarparSouth-West1.23 km
SingimariSouth-East2.25 km
BasusubaWest2.26 km
BidurerdangaNorth-West2.36 km
KumarparaNorth-East2.62 km
Dakshin MatialiNorth2.93 km
PaitkakhochaSouth-East3.48 km
Purbba SangaparaNorth-West3.88 km
Premganj MajhialiWest4.05 km
BanglajharEast4.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Baulbari

Baulbari is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is New Domohani, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.4 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 Domhim to Baulbari is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Baulbari is about 14.4 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 Baulbari

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Baulbari

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

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

FAQs about Baulbari

Where is Baulbari located?

Baulbari village is located in Maynaguri Subdivision, Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Baulbari?

The Gram Panchayat of Baulbari is Domohoni-ii.

What is the pincode of Baulbari?

The pincode of Baulbari is 735224.

What is the population of Baulbari?

Baulbari has a total population of 5,711, including 2,975 males and 2,736 females.

How many households are there in Baulbari?

There are 1,276 households in Baulbari.

What is the literacy rate in Baulbari?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Baulbari is 68.29%. Male literacy is 74.52% and female literacy is 61.51%.