Bhurkul - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Bhurkul is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.7 km from Piyali and around 25.6 km from Alipore. Madarat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhurkul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhurkul is 333891. The village covers a total geographical area of 91.95 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Bhurkul

According to the 2011 Census, Bhurkul village had a total population of 654 people, including 350 males and 304 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 869 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.49%, with male literacy at 89.19% and female literacy at 83.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 652.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhurkul

Bhurkul 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 Bhurkul

Bhurkul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Bhurkul is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bhurkul is about 25.6 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 Bhurkul

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

Health Facilities in Bhurkul

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

FAQs about Bhurkul