Belui - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Belui is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sattore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belui village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belui is 317894. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.94 hectares and falls under the 731204 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

Belui village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bolpur Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Belui

According to the 2011 Census, Belui village had a total population of 557 people, including 277 males and 280 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.23%, with male literacy at 80.82% and female literacy at 73.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 325.

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

Nearby Villages of Belui

Belui 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 Belui

Belui is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Belui is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Belui is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belui

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

Health Facilities in Belui

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

FAQs about Belui