Bhandarkhali - Hingalganj, North 24 Parganas

Bhandarkhali is a village situated in the Hingalganj subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.2 km from Hingalganj. Dulduli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhandarkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhandarkhali is 323989. The village covers a total geographical area of 546.7 hectares and falls under the 743439 pincode. Taki is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bhandarkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhandarkhali village had a total population of 5,832 people, including 2,985 males and 2,847 females, living in 1,501 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.24%, with male literacy at 80.65% and female literacy at 67.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,544, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhandarkhali

Bhandarkhali 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 Bhandarkhali

Bhandarkhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hasanabad, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Taki to Bhandarkhali is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhandarkhali

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

Health Facilities in Bhandarkhali

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

FAQs about Bhandarkhali