Bhurangi - Dantan - I, Paschim Medinipur

Bhurangi is a village situated in the Dantan - I subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Ainkola serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurangi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurangi is 343883. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.53 hectares and falls under the 721457 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 80 km away.

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

Population of Bhurangi

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurangi village had a total population of 1,134 people, including 590 males and 544 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 922 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.42%, with male literacy at 88.76% and female literacy at 73.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 17, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 97.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurangi

Bhurangi 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 Bhurangi

Bhurangi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Angua, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Bhurangi is about 80 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhurangi

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

Health Facilities in Bhurangi

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

FAQs about Bhurangi