Bhuiyandih Village Overview
Bhuiyandih is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 16.2 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 33.2 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Hetgugui is the Gram Panchayat for Bhuiyandih village.
The sections below provide essential information about Bhuiyandih village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhuiyandih is 331165. The village covers a geographical area of 61.52 hectares and has a pincode of 723201. Bokaro is the nearest town, located about 63 km away.
Bhuiyandih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Bhuiyandih
Population & Demographics of Bhuiyandih
This section provides population and demographic details of Bhuiyandih village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 274 | 134 | 140 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 85 | 38 | 47 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 178 | 91 | 87 |
| Literate Population | 99 | 68 | 31 |
| Illiterate Population | 175 | 66 | 109 |
Key population details of Bhuiyandih village are given below:
- Bhuiyandih village is a small village with a total population of around 274, including approximately 134 males and 140 females, with a sex ratio of 1044 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 85 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 178 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Bhuiyandih village is low, with a literacy rate of about 36.13%.
- There are around 45 households in Bhuiyandih village.
Transport & Connectivity of Bhuiyandih
Transport facilities help residents of Bhuiyandih village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Bhuiyandih
The following villages are located close to Bhuiyandih and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhuiyandih
- Where is Bhuiyandih located?
- Bhuiyandih village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Bhuiyandih?
- The Gram Panchayat of Bhuiyandih is Hetgugui (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Bhuiyandih?
- The pincode of Bhuiyandih is 723201.
- What is the population of Bhuiyandih?
- Bhuiyandih has a total population of 274, including 134 males and 140 females.
- How many households are there in Bhuiyandih?
- There are 45 households in Bhuiyandih.
- What is the literacy rate in Bhuiyandih?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bhuiyandih is 36.13%. Male literacy is 50.75% and female literacy is 22.14%.