Hulka - Purulia - I, Purulia

Hulka is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9 km from Purulia and around 38.3 km from Purulia. Lagda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hulka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hulka is 330943. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.36 hectares and falls under the 723149 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Hulka village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Balarampur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Hulka

According to the 2011 Census, Hulka village had a total population of 1,447 people, including 713 males and 734 females, living in 272 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.40%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 45.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 25.

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

Nearby Villages of Hulka

Hulka 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 Hulka

Hulka 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 Gourinathdham, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Hulka is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Hulka is about 38.3 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Hulka

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

Health Facilities in Hulka

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

FAQs about Hulka