Barulia - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Barulia is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16.3 km from Nutanhat and around 40.9 km from Barddhaman. Paligram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Barulia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Barulia is 319053. The village covers a total geographical area of 126.2 hectares and falls under the 713128 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Barulia village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Barulia

As per Census 2011, Barulia village has a total population of 1,494 people, consisting of 762 males and 732 females. The village has 446 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 147 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,031 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 53 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Barulia

Barulia 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 Barulia

Barulia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Barulia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Barulia is about 40.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Barulia

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

Health Facilities in Barulia

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

FAQs about Barulia