Bhalukdih - Barabazar, Purulia

Bhalukdih is a village situated in the Barabazar subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 20.5 km from Barabazar and around 46.9 km from Purulia. Sindri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhalukdih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhalukdih is 331955. The village covers a total geographical area of 98.3 hectares and falls under the 723127 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

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

Population of Bhalukdih

As per Census 2011, Bhalukdih village has a total population of 332 people, consisting of 152 males and 180 females. The village has 67 households and a sex ratio of 1,184 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 212 literate and 120 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population332152180
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522230
Scheduled Tribes (ST)321
Literate Population21211993
Illiterate Population1203387

Nearby Villages of Bhalukdih

Bhalukdih 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)
HatnadihSouth0.74 km
LakaNorth-East1.19 km
FuljhorWest1.54 km
SasangdihSouth-West1.67 km
DamrabadSouth2.14 km
KhayerbaniNorth-West2.75 km
HaritanrNorth2.93 km
JilingSouth-East3.06 km
GeruaraSouth3.18 km
JamunabandEast3.36 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bhalukdih

Bhalukdih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Urma, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Bhalukdih is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhalukdih is about 46.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhalukdih

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

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

Health Facilities in Bhalukdih

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

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

FAQs about Bhalukdih

Where is Bhalukdih located?

Bhalukdih village is located in Barabazar Subdivision, Purulia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bhalukdih?

The Gram Panchayat of Bhalukdih is Sindri.

What is the pincode of Bhalukdih?

The pincode of Bhalukdih is 723127.

What is the population of Bhalukdih?

Bhalukdih has a total population of 332, including 152 males and 180 females.

How many households are there in Bhalukdih?

There are 67 households in Bhalukdih.

What is the literacy rate in Bhalukdih?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhalukdih is 63.86%. Male literacy is 78.29% and female literacy is 51.67%.