Bhalia
# Bhalia

Bhalia is a village in the Arambagh CD block in the Arambagh subdivision of Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal.

## Geography

### Location

Bhalia is located at 22°53′47″N 87°51′44″E﻿ / ﻿22.8963°N 87.8623°E﻿ / 22.8963; 87.8623

### Area overview

The Arambagh subdivision, presented in the map alongside, is divided into two physiographic parts – the Dwarakeswar River being the dividing line. The western part is upland and rocky – it is extension of the terrain of neighbouring Bankura district. The eastern part is flat alluvial plain area. The railways, the roads and flood-control measures have had an impact on the area. The area is overwhelmingly rural with 94.77% of the population living in rural areas and 5.23% of the population living in urban areas.

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

## Demographics

According to the 2011 Census of India, Bhalia had a total population of 2,452 of which 1,241 (51%) were males and 1,211 (49%) were females. Population in the age range 0–6 years was 265. The total number of literate persons in Bhalia was 1,690 (77.27% of the population over 6 years).

## Culture

David J. McCutchion mentions the Raghunatha temple of Sarkar family as an at chala with porch on triple archway, built in 1772 and measuring 24’ x 23’.

## Bhalia picture gallery

* Raghunatha temple of Sarkar family, at chala, built in 1772
* Terracotta relief in Raghunatha temple
* Terracotta relief in Raghunatha temple
