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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Bhatuikend

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatuikend village had a total population of 499 people, including 246 males and 253 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.43%, with male literacy at 82.33% and female literacy at 52.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 295.

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

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:

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