Belkash

Belkash is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 6.1km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Belkash village. As per 2009 stats, Belkash village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Belkash unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Belkash’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Belkash

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belkash is 320045. The village spans a total geographical area of 410.1 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713102. Burdwan is nearest town to Belkash village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Belkash 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 Burdwan Uttar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Belkash

Population of Belkash

According to the 2011 Census, Belkash has a total population of about 1,244, with approximately 627 males and 617 females. The sex ratio is around 984 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 123 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 637 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 11. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.44%, with male literacy at about 64.91% and female literacy near 51.86%. There are around 290 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Belkash's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Belkash

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

Nearby Villages of Belkash

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Belkash