Bhurkunda - Habra - II, North 24 Parganas

Bhurkunda is a village situated in the Habra - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Guma and around 23.5 km from Barasat. Bhurkunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkunda is 322928. The village covers a total geographical area of 173.06 hectares and falls under the 743272 pincode. Ashokenagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Bhurkunda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhurkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkunda village had a total population of 2,168 people, including 1,108 males and 1,060 females, living in 508 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.42%, with male literacy at 84.74% and female literacy at 75.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 650, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkunda

Bhurkunda 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 Bhurkunda

Bhurkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kanchrapara, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ashokenagar to Bhurkunda is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bhurkunda is about 23.5 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 Bhurkunda

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkunda

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

FAQs about Bhurkunda