Bhekulia - Swarupnagar, North 24 Parganas

Bhekulia is a village situated in the Swarupnagar subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.8 km from Swarupnagar and around 45.5 km from Barasat. Saguna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhekulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhekulia is 322801. The village covers a total geographical area of 152.16 hectares and falls under the 743247 pincode. Gobardanga is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Bhekulia

As per Census 2011, Bhekulia village has a total population of 1,951 people, consisting of 986 males and 965 females. The village has 434 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 238 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,296 literate and 655 illiterate residents. Additionally, 54 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Bhekulia are given below:

Nearby Villages of Bhekulia

Bhekulia 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 Bhekulia

Bhekulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhyabla Halt, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gobardanga to Bhekulia is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Bhekulia is about 45.5 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 Bhekulia

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

Health Facilities in Bhekulia

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

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