Bhandarkola - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Bhandarkola is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.1 km from Bongaon and around 47.2 km from Barasat. Palla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandarkola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarkola is 322668. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.42 hectares and falls under the 743701 pincode. Bongaon is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Bhandarkola

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandarkola village had a total population of 3,902 people, including 2,030 males and 1,872 females, living in 932 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.58%, with male literacy at 89.68% and female literacy at 81.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,907, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 269.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandarkola

Bhandarkola 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 Bhandarkola

Bhandarkola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongaon to Bhandarkola is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bhandarkola is about 47.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandarkola

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

Health Facilities in Bhandarkola

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

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