Bhaluka - Krishnagar - I, Nadia

Bhaluka is a village situated in the Krishnagar - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Baruihuda and around 8.9 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bhaluka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhaluka is 321708. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.89 hectares and falls under the 741317 pincode. Nabadwip is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Bhaluka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nabadwip Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ranaghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bhaluka

According to the 2011 Census, Bhaluka village had a total population of 14,653 people, including 7,438 males and 7,215 females, living in 3,482 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.64%, with male literacy at 70.45% and female literacy at 58.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,393, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 545.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bhaluka

Bhaluka 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bhaluka

Bhaluka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kalinagar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabadwip to Bhaluka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Bhaluka is about 8.9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhaluka

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

Health Facilities in Bhaluka

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

FAQs about Bhaluka