The village is located 25.61 kilometres (15.91 mi) northeast of Bardhaman.

Bhatakul is administrated by an elected sarpanch (village head) who represents the people of the village, as directed by the Constitution of India and the Panchyati Raaj Act.

The village is located in the Bharat Tehsil of Burdwan district in West Bengal, India, and is situated 13.3 km away from sub-district headquarters Bhatar.

Per 2009 statistics, Bologna is the gram panchayat of Bhatakul village.

The journey to Bhatakul from the town of Purba Bardhaman can be made by bus or by rail via the nearest railway station, Bhatar.