Beloa - Illambazar, Birbhum

Beloa is a village situated in the Illambazar subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Illambazar and around 40.9 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Nanasole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Beloa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Beloa is 318022. The village covers a total geographical area of 251.04 hectares and falls under the 731214 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Beloa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Beloa

According to the 2011 Census, Beloa village had a total population of 2,515 people, including 1,304 males and 1,211 females, living in 607 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.80%, with male literacy at 81.26% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Beloa

Beloa 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 Beloa

Beloa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bolpur Shantiniketan, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Beloa is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Beloa is about 40.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Beloa

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

Health Facilities in Beloa

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

FAQs about Beloa