Bhatuikend - Kashipur, Purulia

Bhatuikend is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.9 km from Kashipur and around 53.2 km from Purulia. Kalidaha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatuikend village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatuikend is 330686. The village covers a total geographical area of 79.32 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Bhatuikend

As per Census 2011, Bhatuikend village has a total population of 499 people, consisting of 246 males and 253 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 294 literate and 205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 295 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatuikend

Bhatuikend 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 Bhatuikend

Bhatuikend is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Bhatuikend is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Bhatuikend is about 53.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatuikend

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

Health Facilities in Bhatuikend

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

FAQs about Bhatuikend