Bhurkush

Block / Subdivision Tufanganj I
District Koch Bihar
State West Bengal

About Bhurkush

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Bhurkush village is 308338. Bhurkush village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 102.8 hectares. Bhurkush has a total population of 742 peoples, out of which male population is 393 while female population is 349. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 888 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of bhurkush village is 72.10% out of which 76.34% males and 67.34% females are literate. There are about 180 houses in bhurkush village. Pincode of bhurkush village locality is 736159.

When it comes to administration, Bhurkush village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Bhurkush village comes under Tufanganj Vidhan Sabha constituency & Alipurduars Lok Sabha constituency. Tufanganj is nearest town to bhurkush village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

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Population of Bhurkush

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 742 393 349
Literate Population 535 300 235
Illiterate Population 207 93 114

Connectivity of Bhurkush

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bhurkush

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhurkush

Where is Bhurkush located?

Bhurkush village is situated in Tufanganj I Subdivision, within the Koch Bihar district of West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhurkush?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhurkush is Dhalpal I (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Bhurkush?

The pincode of Bhurkush is 736159, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Bhurkush as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bhurkush is 742, with 393 males and 349 females.

How many households are there in Bhurkush as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Bhurkush village has a total of 180 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bhurkush as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhurkush is 72.10%. The male literacy rate is 76.34%, while the female literacy rate is 67.34%.