Bhaksala

Bhaksala is a village located in Karandighi subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.5km away from sub-district headquarter Karandighi. Raiganj is the district headquarter of Bhaksala village. As per 2009 stats, Karandighi Ii is the gram panchayat of Bhaksala village.

Bhaksala has its own place in the vibrant Uttar Dinajpur region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Bhaksala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bhaksala is 309540. The village spans a total geographical area of 140.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733215. Raiganj is nearest town to Bhaksala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Bhaksala 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 Karandighi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raiganj Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Bhaksala

Below is a concise population overview of Bhaksala as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,352 693 659
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 184 94 90
Scheduled Castes (SC) 691 352 339
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 67 34 33
Literate Population 723 425 298
Illiterate Population 629 268 361

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Bhaksala village:

  • The total population of Bhaksala village is around 1,352, including approximately 693 males and 659 females, with a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 184 children aged 0–6 years in Bhaksala village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Bhaksala village has 691 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 67 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Bhaksala village is about 53.48%, with male literacy at 61.33% and female literacy at 45.22%.
  • There are around 289 households in Bhaksala village.

Connectivity of Bhaksala

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Bhaksala

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

Bosara Sargaon Alampur Sulatanpur Pargaon Sadhanpur Baijuar Jujharpur Balchiar Rabanpur Mirzadpur

Frequently Asked Questions about Bhaksala

Where is Bhaksala located?
Bhaksala village is situated in Karandighi Subdivision, within the Uttar Dinajpur district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Bhaksala?
The Gram Panchayat of Bhaksala is Karandighi Ii (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Bhaksala?
The pincode of Bhaksala is 733215, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Bhaksala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Bhaksala is 1,352, with 693 males and 659 females.
How many households are there in Bhaksala as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Bhaksala village has a total of 289 households.
What is the literacy rate in Bhaksala as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Bhaksala is 53.48%. The male literacy rate is 61.33%, while the female literacy rate is 45.22%.