Bejra - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Bejra is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 54.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Singhee serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bejra village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bejra is 317888. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.84 hectares and falls under the 731240 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Bejra village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nanoor Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bolpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Bejra

According to the 2011 Census, Bejra village had a total population of 2,497 people, including 1,286 males and 1,211 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.10%, with male literacy at 78.99% and female literacy at 62.73%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,447, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 459.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Bejra

Bejra 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Bejra

Bejra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pichkurirdhal, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Bejra is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Bejra is about 54.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Bejra

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

Health Facilities in Bejra

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

FAQs about Bejra