Bugulakhali - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Bugulakhali is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18 km from Sonakhali and around 66.4 km from Alipore. Chunakhali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bugulakhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bugulakhali is 335057. The village covers a total geographical area of 430.47 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bugulakhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gosaba Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bugulakhali

According to the 2011 Census, Bugulakhali village had a total population of 3,251 people, including 1,676 males and 1,575 females, living in 714 households. The sex ratio was 940 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.58%, with male literacy at 72.97% and female literacy at 59.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 179.

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

Nearby Villages of Bugulakhali

Bugulakhali 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 Bugulakhali

Bugulakhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Bugulakhali is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Bugulakhali is about 66.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bugulakhali

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

Health Facilities in Bugulakhali

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

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