Bhul

Bhul is a village located in Purulia I subdivision of Puruliya district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.1km away from Purulia, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Bhul village. As per 2009 stats, Dimdiha is the gram panchayat of Bhul village.

Here you can discover what makes Bhul unique in its vibrant Purulia I-Puruliya region. You’ll see Bhul’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 Bhul

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhul is 330951. The village spans a total geographical area of 704.56 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 723103. Puruliya is nearest town to Bhul village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhul 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 Balarampur 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 Bhul

Population of Bhul

According to the 2011 Census, Bhul has a total population of about 4,147, with approximately 2,152 males and 1,995 females. The sex ratio is around 927 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 698 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,380 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 231. The overall literacy rate is approximately 48.11%, with male literacy at about 61.62% and female literacy near 33.53%. There are around 740 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bhul's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bhul

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

Nearby Villages of Bhul

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhul