Bakalsa - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Bakalsa is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.8 km from Burdwan. Bandul-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bakalsa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bakalsa is 320100. The village covers a total geographical area of 238.77 hectares and falls under the 713426 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Bakalsa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bakalsa

According to the 2011 Census, Bakalsa village had a total population of 1,337 people, including 679 males and 658 females, living in 325 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.84%, with male literacy at 69.78% and female literacy at 55.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 817, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,337679658
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1538073
Scheduled Castes (SC)817421396
Scheduled Tribes (ST)202
Literate Population744418326
Illiterate Population593261332

Nearby Villages of Bakalsa

Bakalsa 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
FaridpurSouth-East0.88 km
SirajpurNorth-West1.35 km
Sialdaha (p)South-East2.03 km
BandulNorth-East2.13 km
KaroriSouth-West2.29 km
RamchandrapurNorth-West2.46 km
Baman SirajpurNorth2.57 km
NathpurSouth2.67 km
Chak DhaliaEast2.70 km
KadraSouth-East2.83 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bakalsa

Bakalsa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Palsit, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Bakalsa is about 33 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 Bakalsa

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Bakalsa

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Bakalsa

Where is Bakalsa located?

Bakalsa village is located in Burdwan - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bakalsa?

The Gram Panchayat of Bakalsa is Bandul-i.

What is the pincode of Bakalsa?

The pincode of Bakalsa is 713426.

What is the population of Bakalsa?

Bakalsa had a total population of 1,337, including 679 males and 658 females.

How many households are there in Bakalsa?

Bakalsa had 325 households.

What is the literacy rate in Bakalsa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bakalsa was 62.84%. Male literacy was 69.78% and female literacy was 55.73%.