Budhuria - Barrackpur - I, North 24 Parganas

Budhuria is a village situated in the Barrackpur - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.8 km from Narayanpur and around 24.5 km from Barasat. Shibdaspur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhuria is 323088. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.16 hectares and falls under the 743145 pincode. Naihati is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Budhuria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Naihati Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barrackpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budhuria

According to the 2011 Census, Budhuria village had a total population of 1,598 people, including 824 males and 774 females, living in 364 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.87%, with male literacy at 87.90% and female literacy at 73.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 663, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Budhuria

Budhuria 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 Budhuria

Budhuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Halisahar, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naihati to Budhuria is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Budhuria is about 24.5 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhuria

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

Health Facilities in Budhuria

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

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