Bhol

Bhol is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Bhol village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Bhol village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhol unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Bhol’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Bhol

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhol is 340591. The village spans a total geographical area of 60.2 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Bhol village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhol village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Bhol

Population of Bhol

According to the 2011 Census, Bhol has a total population of about 861, with approximately 421 males and 440 females. The sex ratio is around 1045 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 112 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 799 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 51.22%, with male literacy at about 57.72% and female literacy near 45.00%. There are around 208 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhol's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhol

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Bhol. As per the 2011 stats, Bhol had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Bhol

Knowing the nearby villages of Bhol helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Bhol.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhol