Bhangatushkhali - Sandeshkhali - II, North 24 Parganas

Bhangatushkhali is a village situated in the Sandeshkhali - II subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Kumarjola. Jeliakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhangatushkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhangatushkhali is 323891. The village covers a total geographical area of 723.6 hectares and falls under the 743446 pincode. Basirhat is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

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

Population of Bhangatushkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Bhangatushkhali village had a total population of 7,346 people, including 3,599 males and 3,747 females, living in 1,653 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.23%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 56.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 688, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,514.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhangatushkhali

Bhangatushkhali 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 Bhangatushkhali

Public transport in the Bhangatushkhali is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Basirhat to Bhangatushkhali is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhangatushkhali

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

Health Facilities in Bhangatushkhali

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

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