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

According to the 2011 Census, Bhuri village had a total population of 2,805 people, including 1,448 males and 1,357 females, living in 696 households. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.90%, with male literacy at 76.11% and female literacy at 63.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 919, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

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

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