Belan

Belan is a village located in Galsi Ii subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 3.2km away from sub-district headquarter Galsi. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Belan village. As per 2009 stats, Maszidpur is the gram panchayat of Belan village.

Here you can discover what makes Belan unique in its vibrant Galsi Ii-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Belan’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 Belan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Belan is 319971. The village spans a total geographical area of 497.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713428. Burdwan is nearest town to Belan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Belan 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 Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Belan

Population of Belan

According to the 2011 Census, Belan has a total population of about 2,745, with approximately 1,390 males and 1,355 females. The sex ratio is around 974 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 329 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,112 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 532. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.17%, with male literacy at about 61.29% and female literacy near 46.86%. There are around 647 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Belan's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Belan

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

Nearby Villages of Belan

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Belan