Belsara - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Belsara is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 28.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Balijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Belsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Belsara is 318143. The village covers a total geographical area of 329.45 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Belsara

As per Census 2011, Belsara village has a total population of 1,023 people, consisting of 554 males and 469 females. The village has 251 households and a sex ratio of 846 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 743 literate and 280 illiterate residents. Additionally, 756 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Belsara are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,023554469
Child Population (0–6 yrs)754233
Scheduled Castes (SC)756415341
Literate Population743463280
Illiterate Population28091189

Nearby Villages of Belsara

Belsara 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BandundraEast1.02 km
Perua GopalpurNorth-West1.17 km
PirojpurSouth-East1.27 km
KatariNorth-West1.77 km
MejeNorth-East1.77 km
ChandidaspurWest1.84 km
KumarbundraEast1.92 km
ModipakriNorth1.97 km
MujrakondaSouth-West2.02 km
PippurSouth-East2.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Belsara

Public transport in the Belsara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Panchra, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Belsara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Belsara is about 28.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Belsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Belsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Belsara

Where is Belsara located?

Belsara village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Belsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Belsara is Balijuri.

What is the pincode of Belsara?

The pincode of Belsara is 731104.

What is the population of Belsara?

Belsara has a total population of 1,023, including 554 males and 469 females.

How many households are there in Belsara?

There are 251 households in Belsara.

What is the literacy rate in Belsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Belsara is 72.63%. Male literacy is 83.57% and female literacy is 59.70%.