Bhalka

Bhalka is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.6km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 26.2km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Matalhat is the gram panchayat of Bhalka village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhalka unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Bhalka’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhalka

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhalka is 308502. The village spans a total geographical area of 360.79 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Bhalka village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhalka village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sitai Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhalka

Population of Bhalka

According to the 2011 Census, Bhalka has a total population of about 3,180, with approximately 1,655 males and 1,525 females. The sex ratio is around 921 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 364 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,728 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.25%, with male literacy at about 60.73% and female literacy near 49.31%. There are around 748 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhalka's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhalka

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhalka. As per the 2011 stats, Bhalka had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhalka

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhalka helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhalka.

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