Bejra

Bejra is a village located in Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 13.7km away from sub-district headquarter Sriniketan (tehsildar office) and 54.4km away from district headquarter Suri. As per 2009 stats, Singhee is the gram panchayat of Bejra village.

Here you can discover what makes Bejra unique in its vibrant Bolpur Sriniketan-Birbhum region. You’ll see Bejra’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 Bejra

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Bejra is 317888. The village spans a total geographical area of 400.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731240. Bolpur is nearest town to Bejra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

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

Google Map of Bejra

Population of Bejra

According to the 2011 Census, Bejra has a total population of about 2,497, with approximately 1,286 males and 1,211 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 296 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,447 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 459. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.68%, with male literacy at about 69.60% and female literacy near 55.33%. There are around 607 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Bejra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Bejra

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

Nearby Villages of Bejra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Bejra