Bhutkura

Bhutkura is a village located in Dinhata I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.2km away from sub-district headquarter Dinhata (tehsildar office) and 22.5km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Matalhat is the gram panchayat of Bhutkura village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhutkura unique in its vibrant Dinhata I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Bhutkura’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 Bhutkura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhutkura is 308508. The village spans a total geographical area of 753.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736135. Dinhata is nearest town to Bhutkura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhutkura 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 Bhutkura

Population of Bhutkura

According to the 2011 Census, Bhutkura has a total population of about 6,457, with approximately 3,351 males and 3,106 females. The sex ratio is around 926 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 815 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 5,174 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 45. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.28%, with male literacy at about 74.04% and female literacy near 59.98%. There are around 1,628 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhutkura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhutkura

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

Nearby Villages of Bhutkura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhutkura