Beranda Village - Ausgram - I, Purba Bardhaman

Beranda is a village situated in the Ausgram - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.5 km from Ausgram and around 44.5 km from Barddhaman. Berenda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beranda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beranda is 318998. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.24 hectares and falls under the 713126 pincode. Gushkara is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Beranda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Beranda

As per Census 2011, Beranda village has a total population of 2,214 people, consisting of 1,107 males and 1,107 females. The village has 589 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 200 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,513 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 673 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 101 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Beranda are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 2,214 1,107 1,107
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 200 105 95
Scheduled Castes (SC) 673 331 342
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 101 51 50
Literate Population 1,513 792 721
Illiterate Population 701 315 386

Nearby Villages of Beranda

Beranda 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
BelutiWest1.12 km
JaykrishnapurNorth1.61 km
UktaSouth-East1.68 km
MallikpurSouth-West1.71 km
NripatigramWest1.89 km
SilutSouth-West2.39 km
PichkuriSouth-East2.53 km
GangarampurEast2.74 km
NabagramSouth-West2.96 km
SrikrishnapurNorth-West3.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Beranda

Public transport in the Beranda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gushkara to Beranda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Beranda is about 44.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beranda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Beranda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Beranda

Where is Beranda located?

Beranda village is located in Ausgram - I Subdivision, Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Beranda?

The Gram Panchayat of Beranda is Berenda.

What is the pincode of Beranda?

The pincode of Beranda is 713126.

What is the population of Beranda?

Beranda has a total population of 2,214, including 1,107 males and 1,107 females.

How many households are there in Beranda?

There are 589 households in Beranda.

What is the literacy rate in Beranda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Beranda is 68.34%. Male literacy is 71.54% and female literacy is 65.13%.