Bhulat - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Bhulat is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.7 km from Bongaon and around 68.4 km from Barasat. Sundarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhulat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhulat is 322532. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.74 hectares and falls under the 743251 pincode. Bangaon is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhulat

According to the 2011 Census, Bhulat village had a total population of 1,797 people, including 942 males and 855 females, living in 435 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.81%, with male literacy at 77.39% and female literacy at 69.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhulat

Bhulat 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 Bhulat

Bhulat is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangaon to Bhulat is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bhulat is about 68.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhulat

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

Health Facilities in Bhulat

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

FAQs about Bhulat