Hulung

Hulung is a village located in Hura subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 21.3km away from sub-district headquarter Hura (tehsildar office) and 25km away from district headquarter Purulia. As per 2009 stats, Jabarrah is the gram panchayat of Hulung village.

Here you can discover what makes Hulung unique in its vibrant Hura-Puruliya region. You’ll see Hulung’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Hulung

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hulung is 330847. The village spans a total geographical area of 223.55 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723213. Purulia is nearest town to Hulung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hulung village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Hulung

Population of Hulung

According to the 2011 Census, Hulung has a total population of about 843, with approximately 422 males and 421 females. The sex ratio is around 997 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 86 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 150 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 120. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.19%, with male literacy at about 81.52% and female literacy near 50.83%. There are around 165 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Hulung's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Hulung

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hulung. As per the 2011 stats, Hulung had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Hulung

Knowing the nearby villages of Hulung helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hulung.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hulung