Bhuri - Galsi - II, Purba Bardhaman

Bhuri is a village situated in the Galsi - II subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from Galsi. Bhunri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhuri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuri is 319992. The village covers a total geographical area of 347.69 hectares and falls under the 713406 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Bhuri

As per Census 2011, Bhuri village has a total population of 2,805 people, consisting of 1,448 males and 1,357 females. The village has 696 households and a sex ratio of 937 females per 1,000 males. There are 277 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,767 literate and 1,038 illiterate residents. Additionally, 919 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 67 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhuri

Bhuri 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 Bhuri

Bhuri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ishan Chandi Halt, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Bhuri is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhuri

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

Health Facilities in Bhuri

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

FAQs about Bhuri