Bhatol - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Bhatol is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.8 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhatun serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bhatol village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bhatol is 309584. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.99 hectares and falls under the 733156 pincode. Raiganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Bhatol

According to the 2011 Census, Bhatol village had a total population of 5,135 people, including 2,605 males and 2,530 females, living in 1,054 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.27%, with male literacy at 67.72% and female literacy at 50.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 319.

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

Nearby Villages of Bhatol

Bhatol 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 Bhatol

Bhatol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachna, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raiganj to Bhatol is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bhatol

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

Health Facilities in Bhatol

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

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