Bhurkush

Bhurkush is a village located in Tufanganj I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 22.2km away from sub-district headquarter Tufanganj (tehsildar office) and 43.1km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Dhalpal I is the gram panchayat of Bhurkush village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhurkush is 308338. The village spans a total geographical area of 102.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736159. Tufanganj is nearest town to Bhurkush village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhurkush 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 Tufanganj Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhurkush

Population of Bhurkush

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkush has a total population of about 742, with approximately 393 males and 349 females. The sex ratio is around 888 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 88 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 397 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 72.10%, with male literacy at about 76.34% and female literacy near 67.34%. There are around 180 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhurkush's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhurkush

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkush

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

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